Overall score
Hornsby
64.1/100
Normanhurst
62.1/100
Hornsby vs Normanhurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hornsby for investment; Normanhurst for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HornsbyNormanhurst
Crime rate
Hornsby
66.0 / 1k
Normanhurst
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hornsby
917
Normanhurst
133
Population
Hornsby
22,462
Normanhurst
5,387
Metric leadHornsby 7Normanhurst 51 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 familiesNormanhurst
- Best for investmentHornsby
- Best for best valueNormanhurst
- Best for best schoolsNormanhurst
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 | Normanhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 239 | 69 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 917 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 14 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 22,462 | 5,387 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hornsby reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Normanhurst is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hornsby tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Normanhurst stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Normanhurst, while Hornsby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.