NSW Property Intelligence
Hornsby HeightsNSW 2077
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Hornsby Heights is home to ~6,354 residents (median age 41), with 9% of households renting.
Rent in Hornsby Heights
The median house rent in Hornsby Heights is $850/week (346 new leases). Units have a median of $680/week (1065 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2077, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $570/wk | $590/wk |
| 2 | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $865/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1050/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Hornsby Heights fall in the intake zones of Hornsby Heights Public School, Hornsby High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Hornsby Heights Public School#232 of 2159 in NSW
- Hornsby High School#554 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Hornsby Heights has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including KU - Grevillea Pre-school, Learn and Laugh Children's Centre, Orange Blossom Early Learning Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Mount Colah Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include The Colonnade Shopping Centre, Crescent Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Hornsby Heights (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 18 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 0 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Upward |
Development activity
42 development applications were lodged in Hornsby Heights over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Hornsby Heights — quick answers
What is the median rent in Hornsby Heights?
Houses in Hornsby Heights (postcode 2077) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights addresses can be zoned for Hornsby Heights Public School, Hornsby High School. Hornsby Heights Public School ranks in roughly the top 11% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Hornsby Heights to the Sydney CBD?
From Mount Colah Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 46 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Hornsby Heights?
42 development applications were lodged in Hornsby Heights in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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