Overall score
Galston
51.8/100
Hornsby Heights
42.0/100
Galston vs Hornsby Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Galston for retirees and families; Hornsby Heights for investment.
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
9
Hornsby Heights
103
Population
Galston
3,195
Hornsby Heights
6,354
Metric leadGalston 3Hornsby Heights 62 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 retireesGalston
- Best for familiesGalston
- Best for investmentHornsby Heights
- Best for best schoolsGalston
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 | 51.8/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 112 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 17 |
| Population | 3,195 | 6,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Galston is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, 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 and overall desirability; Hornsby Heights answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Galston the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Hornsby Heights.