Hornsby Heights vs Asquith.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,816,250 and $1,853,000.
Hornsby Heights (median $1,816,250) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Asquith ($1,853,000). Over the past year, Hornsby Heights (+4.4%) ran 2.6 percentage points ahead of Asquith (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
Asquith scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Asquith (1117) sits above Hornsby Heights (1112). Hornsby Heights skews owner-occupied (90%), Asquith runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Hornsby Heights is the lower entry point at $1,816,250 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hornsby Heights carries both higher gross yield (2.55% vs 2.50%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Asquith edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1112).
Common questions
Is Hornsby Heights or Asquith cheaper to buy in?
Hornsby Heights has the lower median house price at $1,816,250, roughly 2% below Asquith ($1,853,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hornsby Heights or Asquith?
Over the past 12 months, Hornsby Heights grew +4.4% vs +1.8% in Asquith, a gap of 2.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Hornsby Heights or Asquith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Asquith scores 1117 vs 1112 in Hornsby Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hornsby Heights or Asquith?
Asquith scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hornsby Heights or Asquith?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Hornsby Heights vs 2.50% in Asquith. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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