Overall score
Galston
54.6/100
Hornsby Heights
50.9/100
Galston vs Hornsby Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Galston for retirees and families; Hornsby Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GalstonHornsby Heights
Crime rate
Galston
16.6 / 1k
Hornsby Heights
65.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Galston
10
Hornsby Heights
106
Population
Galston
3,195
Hornsby Heights
6,354
Metric leadGalston 4Hornsby Heights 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGalston
- Best for familiesGalston
- Best for investmentGalston
- Best for best schoolsHornsby Heights
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 | Galston | Hornsby Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 112 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 19 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| Population | 3,195 | 6,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Galston is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hornsby Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Hornsby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Galston keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Galston is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability; Hornsby Heights answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Galston the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Hornsby Heights.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.