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Hornsby vs North Wahroonga

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

HornsbyNorth Wahroonga
Active6354
Safety899
Wealth3289
Value605
Parks1730
Cafés8213
Transit225
Green space2685
Active & healthy4461
Schools nearby (OSM)284
Median rent$440/wk $950/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,931,000$2,400,000
House sales this quarter4343
Population22,4622,100
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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 North Wahroonga?

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

Which is cheaper, Hornsby or North Wahroonga?

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

Should I live in Hornsby or North Wahroonga?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Hornsby or North Wahroonga.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →