State Electorate · Area profile
Hornsby
295 km²
Rapid growth and a shift toward a more global population define Hornsby, where the population grew by 23% since 2011. It is a prosperous community with a high proportion of university-qualified professionals and families. This is reflected in the area's high typical incomes and a large number of households with children. Situated in Greater Sydney, it stands out as a highly educated and wealthy hub with a significant and growing overseas-born population.
Hornsby's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 32 schools serve Hornsby.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41. However, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
Overseas birth rates have risen 16 points since 2011 to 36.3%, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Chinese at 13.1%.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 29.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and has risen 15 points since 2011.
About 38.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 19 point increase since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 41.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 74.8% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family income is $2,713 per week, which is well above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more a week have increased significantly since 2011 to 36.7%.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 4.2% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 17.7%. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national average, at 29.4%.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than most areas. There are far fewer people living alone compared to the national average.
Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $475 are well above the national figure.
Working from home has surged to 43.8% since 2011, a figure far above the national average. The area also has one of the highest numbers of public transport stops per person.
The community is relatively stable, as the 35.2% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.
The area has a strong workforce, with 65.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 79.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Access to groceries is particularly strong, sitting far above the state average.