Hornsby - West

The area is a little older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 41. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 (19.7%) than most areas, while the number of people in de facto relationships is much lower than typical.

People born overseas make up 42% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese, with 11.8% of residents born in China.

Language diversity is high, with 38.7% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 14.7% of residents.

About 42.6% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen significantly since 2016. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents finished Year 12, and many work in professional roles like management or engineering.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,540 a week. A third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and the number of people earning over $2,000 a week has risen since 2016.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (24%) or needing help with daily activities (4.6%) compared to most other areas.

Unpaid work is common here, as more people care for children or do housework than in most areas. While volunteering is higher than the state average, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2016.

The First Nations population is small, but those living here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (58%) and higher typical household incomes than First Nations people across Australia.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 66.6% of families, while fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 73.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is a little higher than the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very common, with 46.5% of people doing so—far above the national average. The area has a high number of public transport stops and routes, though the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in many other areas.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly since 2016.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average, and the unemployment rate of 4% is lower than most areas. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or education.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country for its overall score, education, and job skills. However, population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,382mm, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 89.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services within a short walk.