Galston vs Hornsby Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Galston | Hornsby Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 112 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 12 |
| Population | 3,195 | 6,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGalston
- Best for familiesGalston
- Best for investmentHornsby Heights
- Best for best valueGalston
- Best for best schoolsGalston
Comparison summary
Galston and Hornsby Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hornsby Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Galston; Housing (desirability) favours Hornsby Heights; Crime rate favours Galston. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Galston, Families → Galston, Investment → Hornsby Heights, Best value → Galston.