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Hornsby vs Normanhurst

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.9 km apart, on the same open data. Hornsby scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

HornsbyNormanhurst
Active6358
Safety860
Wealth3268
Value6074
Parks1774
Cafés8213
Transit2253
Green space2628
Active & healthy4439
Schools nearby (OSM)2883
Median rent$440/wk $550/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,931,000$2,400,000
House sales this quarter4343
Population22,4625,387
Full profile Hornsby in full Normanhurst in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Hornsby safer than Normanhurst?

Normanhurst scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Hornsby or Normanhurst?

Hornsby has the lower median house price of the two ($1,931,000 vs $2,400,000).

Should I live in Hornsby or Normanhurst?

Hornsby scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hornsby or Normanhurst.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →