Overall score
Hornsby Heights
42.0/100
Mount Colah
59.0/100
Hornsby Heights vs Mount Colah, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Colah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hornsby HeightsMount Colah
Crime rate
Hornsby Heights
65.9 / 1k
Mount Colah
11.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hornsby Heights
103
Mount Colah
105
Population
Hornsby Heights
6,354
Mount Colah
7,816
Metric leadHornsby Heights 0Mount Colah 92 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 retireesMount Colah
- Best for familiesMount Colah
- Best for best valueMount Colah
- Best for best schoolsMount Colah
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 | Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.9 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 161 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 13 |
| Population | 6,354 | 7,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hornsby Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Mount Colah is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Hornsby Heights is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Mount Colah answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Colah, while Hornsby Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.