NSW · Hornsby Council
Hornsby Heights, 2077
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Hornsby, Hornsby Heights is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
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 community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,354
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,699
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 49 of 2,122
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 87 / 40 / 8
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)
- 455
- Against the person
- 68
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.4%
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
Public transport
112 public transport stops in this suburb
- Galston Rd At Rofe Cres
- Galston Rd Before Sydney Rd
- Galston Rd Opp Evans Rd
- Galston Rd Opp KU Grevillea Preschool
- Galston Rd Opp Rofe Park
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksGalston Road, Kookaburra Road29 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
201 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development30 SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support17 BINNARI ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 ULOLO AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation60 MELUCA CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 JENOLAN CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 PAUL CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool; Supporting Development12 HEATHER PLACE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation88 SOMERVILLE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 KAROO CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 MULLION CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool76 SOMERVILLE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 JENOLAN CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 EMU PLACE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 KAROO CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development8-10 SUMMERHAZE PLACE, HORNSBY HEIGHTSDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport12 OLSSON CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BOWRAL CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 59 SOMERVILLE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 MULLION CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure17 BRETT AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 EMU PLACE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Withdrawn
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5 MARINE CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tennis courts; Swimming pool7 ROFE CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport14 ROBINSON CLOSE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Withdrawn
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 PIKE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development24 ULOLO AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool9 OAKWOOD PLACE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool38 MCKAY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14A GREVILLEA CRESCENT HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool72A SOMERVILLE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 BUSHLANDS AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 YANNINA AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure100 SOMERVILLE ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development32A SYDNEY ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)245 GALSTON ROAD HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BUSHLANDS AVENUE HORNSBY HEIGHTS 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
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 01Bench
- 02Bench
- Bench (13)
- 12 Montview PdeBus stop
- 171 Somerville RdBus stop
- Galston Rd before Brett AvBus stop
- Galston Rd opp Brett AvBus stop
- McKay Rd before Montview PdeBus stop
- Montview Pde at McKay RdBus stop
- Montview Pde at Meluca CresBus 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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hopeville ParkPark
- Leonora Close ParkPark
- Montview OvalPark
- Rofe ParkPark
- Scribbly Gum ParkPark
- Ulolo Community ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Pharmacypharmacy
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)
- 10/10
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
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 46.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2453rd in Australia
- State rank
- 769th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #250 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #505 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 01amenitiesbench
- 02amenitiesbench
- 12 Montview Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- 171 Somerville Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- 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.