Asquith at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,160
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Asquith.
The postcode for Asquith is 2077 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Asquith (2077) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Asquith has roughly 6,160 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Asquith scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Asquith's population at 6,160, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,160
Median age
36
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
6,160
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
168
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Asquith.
Local schools for Asquith
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Government School Catchment
Hornsby High School
Asquith High School
Asquith Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Asquith.
- What is the Asquith postcode?
- Asquith is in the 2077 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Asquith?
- Asquith is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2077. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Asquith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Asquith?
- There are 20 schools serving Asquith on this page, including Hornsby High School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Asquith High School.
- How walkable is Asquith?
- Asquith has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Asquith?
- Asquith is close to Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Waitara, North Wahroonga, Mount Colah.
- What is the population of Asquith?
- The population of Asquith is approximately 6,160 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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