Overall score
Asquith
55.5/100
Hornsby Heights
42.0/100
Asquith vs Hornsby Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Asquith for families and schools; Hornsby Heights for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AsquithHornsby Heights
Crime rate
Asquith
66.0 / 1k
Hornsby Heights
65.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Asquith
156
Hornsby Heights
103
Population
Asquith
6,160
Hornsby Heights
6,354
Metric leadAsquith 5Hornsby Heights 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAsquith
- Best for investmentHornsby Heights
- Best for best schoolsAsquith
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Asquith | Hornsby Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 112 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 17 |
| Population | 6,160 | 6,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Asquith is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Hornsby Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Hornsby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Asquith keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Asquith tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Hornsby Heights stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Asquith if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hornsby Heights for investors.