Overall score
Hornsby
64.1/100
Thornleigh
70.8/100
Hornsby vs Thornleigh, NSW Suburb Comparison
Thornleigh for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HornsbyThornleigh
Crime rate
Hornsby
66.0 / 1k
Thornleigh
23.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hornsby
917
Thornleigh
359
Population
Hornsby
22,462
Thornleigh
8,898
Metric leadHornsby 7Thornleigh 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 familiesThornleigh
- Best for best valueThornleigh
- Best for best schoolsThornleigh
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 | Thornleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 239 | 180 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 917 | 359 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 29 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Population | 22,462 | 8,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hornsby reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Thornleigh is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hornsby pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Thornleigh is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thornleigh, 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.