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Property Investment in Hornsby, NSW

31 suburbs in Hornsby council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~155,484 · 51,505 dwellings · 455 km²

Hornsby Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Hornsby scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Hornsby99

Highest R-Score out of 31 suburbs in Hornsby

Hornsby council average76

Across 29 scored suburbs in Hornsby

Suburb medians in Hornsby range from $652,500 to $3,160,000.

3-year population movement: +2.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~364 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Education and Training (13%), Retail Trade (12%), Construction (8%).

Typical suburb median price$2,000,000

Across 31 suburbs in Hornsby (Sept 2026) · ~69 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.8%

Median asking rent ~$975/wk · Vacancy 2.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Hornsby99/100

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Hornsby (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Hornsby

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Hornsby (New South Wales).

Is Hornsby (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Hornsby (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 31 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Hornsby, the typical suburb median price is $2,000,000, median weekly rent is $975/wk, gross rental yield is 2.8%, and vacancy sits at 2.4%.

Which suburbs in Hornsby have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Hornsby (NSW) are Milsons Passage (99/100, median $970,000), Berowra Waters (97/100, median $652,500), Cheltenham (90/100, median $3,160,000), Cowan (89/100, median $1,280,000), Mount Kuring-Gai (87/100, median $1,520,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Hornsby?

Across Hornsby (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,000,000, median asking rent is $975/wk, and median gross yield is 2.8%, with homes averaging 69 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Hornsby include Milsons Passage (7.6%), Berowra Waters (6.2%), Galston (4.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Hornsby council area?

Hornsby is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 155,484, approximately 51,505 dwellings, covering 455 sq km.

What are the best streets in Hornsby (NSW)?

Every street across all 31 suburbs in Hornsby is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.