Council (LGA) · Area profile

Hornsby

455 km²

Hornsby has a highly educated population, household incomes well above most areas and more residents than most areas.

📍 Hornsby, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population151,811▼ -3.2%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over18.1%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship5.9%▲ +28.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hornsby, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Young adults (25–44)24.1%

Children (0–14)19.0%

Seniors (65+)18.1%

Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In Hornsby, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (6%).

Married58%
Never married28%
Divorced6%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hornsby, the largest group is Australia at 71%, followed by China (9%) and India (6%).

Australia57.1%

China7.6%

India5.1%

England3.8%

Philippines1.5%

South Africa1.4%

New Zealand1.4%

Nepal1.1%

Vietnam0.5%

Italy0.4%

Ancestry

In Hornsby, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (24%) and Chinese (17%).

English27.6%

Australian24.4%

Chinese16.8%

Irish8.1%

Scottish7.8%

Indian6.6%

Italian3.1%

German2.7%

Filipino2.1%

Dutch1.3%

Language

People using another language at home35.7%

Language used at home

In Hornsby, the largest group is English only at 76%, followed by Mandarin (11%) and Cantonese (5%).

English only61.2%

Mandarin9.2%

Cantonese4.1%

Hindi2.2%

Arabic1.0%

Tagalog0.7%

Italian0.6%

Punjabi0.5%

Vietnamese0.5%

Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion36.5%

Religious affiliation

In Hornsby, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (38%) and Hinduism (7%).

Christianity48%
No religion38%
Hinduism7%
Buddhism3%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1276.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.2%

Highest year of school

In Hornsby, the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1276.7%

Year 1011.9%

Year 9 or below4.3%

Year 113.2%

Highest qualification level

In Hornsby, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree37.5%

Postgraduate degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Certificate III / IV13.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In Hornsby, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce25.7%

Engineering & related12.9%

Society & culture11.5%

Health9.6%

Education7.7%

Information technology7.5%

Natural & physical sciences4.8%

Creative arts4.4%

Architecture & building4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$958▲ +40.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,417▲ +32.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,825▲ +33.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.6%

Household income distribution

In Hornsby, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99926.8%

$4,000 or more25.2%

$650–$1,49918.8%

$3,000–$3,99913.4%

Under $65010.7%

Personal income distribution

In Hornsby, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65036.8%

$650–$1,49926.7%

$1,500–$2,99922.7%

$3,000 or more9.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.9%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hornsby, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.1%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hornsby, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (17%).

Other condition8.2%

Asthma6.9%

Arthritis6.9%

Mental health6.5%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.0%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care11.4%People caring for children unpaid29.3%People who served in the Defence Force1.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%People living alone18.5%▲ +4.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Hornsby, the largest group is Couples with children at 69%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children69%
Couples without children22%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Hornsby, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people29.3%

4 people22.1%

3 people18.8%

1 person18.5%

5 people7.8%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$495▲ +23.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting23.1%Homes owned outright33.9%Separate (detached) houses69.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.8%▼ -4.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hornsby, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright34%
Rented23%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Hornsby, the largest group is Separate house at 70%, followed by Flat or apartment (22%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (8%).

Separate house70%
Flat or apartment22%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Hornsby, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

4 bedrooms32.8%

3 bedrooms27.6%

2 bedrooms19.5%

5 or more13.4%

1 bedroom5.5%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hornsby, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $750 or more (11%).

$350–$54946.5%

$550–$74925.3%

$750 or more11.0%

$200–$3499.2%

Under $2004.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hornsby, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).

$3,000 or more41.5%

$1,800–$2,99928.3%

$1,000–$1,79913.3%

Under $1,00011.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.7%▼ -8.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hornsby, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle38.5%

2 vehicles37.3%

3 vehicles11.1%

No vehicle6.7%

4 or more6.4%

How people get to work

In Hornsby, the largest group is Worked at home at 55%, followed by Car (driver) (35%) and Train (4%).

Worked at home46.9%

Car (driver)30.1%

Train3.0%

Walked2.1%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.8%Recent arrivals from overseas11.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation63.5%Employed full-time60.5%

Industries people work in

In Hornsby, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.1%

Professional & technical13.8%

Education & training11.0%

Finance & insurance8.0%

Retail trade7.8%

Construction6.6%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Manufacturing4.4%

Accommodation & food4.2%

Wholesale trade3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Hornsby, the largest group is Professionals at 37%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals36.2%

Managers17.0%

Clerical & administrative13.8%

Technicians & trades9.0%

Community & personal service8.5%

Sales workers6.9%

Labourers4.9%

Machinery operators & drivers2.5%

Areas within Hornsby

Asquith - Mount Colah Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan Castle Hill - East Cherrybrook Galston - Laughtondale Hornsby - East Hornsby - West Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh Pennant Hills - Cheltenham Wahroonga (West) - Waitara

Nearby areas

Ku-ring-gai The Hills Shire Northern Beaches Ryde Parramatta Lane Cove Hunters Hill Willoughby

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