NSW · Hornsby Council
Asquith, 2077
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
- High desirability
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Asquith is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and community and employment.
Population
- Population
- 6,160
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $2,300
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 163 of 2,387
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 67.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 139 / 193 / 1,079
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $775
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 444
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 441
- Against the person
- 66
- Against property
- 111
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions190
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment129
- Malicious Damage To Property137
- Steal From Retail Store191
- Transport Regulatory Offences1266
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,092
- Asquith High SchoolSecondary
- Asquith Public SchoolPrimary
- Hornsby High SchoolSecondary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
73 public transport stops in this suburb
- Asquith Station
- Asquith Station, Platform 1
- Asquith Station, Platform 2
- ENT Pacific Hwy
- Railway Bridge
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
152 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1A SALMON CLOSE ASQUITH 2077Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premises28 SALISBURY ROAD ASQUITH 2077Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 HEATH STREET ASQUITH 2077Under Assessment
April 2026
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 MICHIGAN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 BALDWIN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation25 LORDS AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Residential Accommodation4 BALDWIN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure36 WALL AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space47 BALDWIN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
2025· 19 proposals
November 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BOUVARDIA STREET ASQUITH 2077Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 MILLS AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises; Self storage units28 SALISBURY ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space47 BALDWIN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BOUVARDIA STREET ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 WALL AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility10 DUDLEY STREET ASQUITH 2077Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 EDEN DRIVE ASQUITH 2077Determined
July 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24-26 SALISBURY ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure118 SHERBROOK ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces11 QUEENS ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure433 PACIFIC HIGHWAY ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BOUVARDIA STREET ASQUITH 2077Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Supporting Development32 MILLS AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 Hyacinth street Asquith 11DP 8437Determined
- Subdivision31 QUEENS ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry14 BRENNAN CLOSE ASQUITH 2077Deferred Commencement
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care10 DUDLEY STREET ASQUITH 2077Withdrawn
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation58 WALL AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision31 QUEENS ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1A SALMON CLOSE ASQUITH 2077Determined
November 2024
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading377 PACIFIC HIGHWAY ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 MICHIGAN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 WALL AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 WALL AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 QUEENS ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure118 SHERBROOK ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3-5 WINSTON STREET ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 BALDWIN AVENUE ASQUITH 2077Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure479-481 PACIFIC HIGHWAY ASQUITH NSW 2077Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure313 PEATS FERRY ROAD ASQUITH 2077Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- The Bottle-OAlcohol
- Bench (27)
- Bicycle Parking
- Asquith High School, Peats Ferry RdBus stop
- Asquith Public School, Royston PdeBus stop
- Asquith Station, Pacific HwyBus stop
- Bus stop
- Lessing St opp Lessing ParkBus stop
- Lockwood St at Olive StBus stop
- Mills Av after Pacific HwyBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Asquith ParkPark
- Gardenia Street ParkPark
- Mills ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Asquith Medical Centredoctor
- SuperSave ChemistPeats Ferry Roadpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Norwood Community Preschoolkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 40
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 52.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1611th in Australia
- State rank
- 513th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #140 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #356 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Asquithamenitiestrain_station
- Asquith Church of Christamenitiesplayground
- Asquith High School, Peats Ferry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Asquith Medical Centreamenitiesdoctors
- Asquith Public School, Royston Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Asquith Spicesamenitiessupermarket
- Asquith Station, Pacific Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Hornsby Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.