Hornsby Heights vs Mount Colah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 12.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 161 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 13 |
| Population | 6,354 | 7,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Colah
- Best for familiesMount Colah
- Best for best valueMount Colah
- Best for best schoolsMount Colah
Comparison summary
Hornsby Heights and Mount Colah offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Colah leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Colah; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Colah; Crime rate favours Mount Colah. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Colah, Families → Mount Colah, Best value → Mount Colah, Best schools → Mount Colah.