Hornsby vs Normanhurst, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hornsby | Normanhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.0/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 239 | 69 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 912 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 10 |
| Population | 22,462 | 5,387 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNormanhurst
- Best for familiesNormanhurst
- Best for investmentNormanhurst
- Best for best valueNormanhurst
Comparison summary
Hornsby and Normanhurst offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hornsby leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hornsby; Housing (desirability) favours Normanhurst; Crime rate favours Normanhurst. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Normanhurst, Families → Normanhurst, Investment → Normanhurst, Best value → Normanhurst.