Hornsby · Council (LGA)
Total population
151,8112021▼ -3.2%
Hornsby's population is 151,811 — well above average, far higher than the typical council area (11,880).
It ranks 52nd of 565 council areas nationally — higher than 91% of them.
Hornsby has a higher population than nearby Ryde, Ku-ring-gai and Canada Bay, but a lower one than The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta.
Since 2011, it has fallen 3% (from 156,847) — a smaller change than the national 18%.
Within Hornsby it varies widely — from 5,436 in Galston - Laughtondale to 22,057 in Asquith - Mount Colah.
Trend across censuses
Where Hornsby sits
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Hornsby — higher than 91% of areas.
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