Hornsby - West, NSW 2927
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $450/wk Median
- 28.4% Renters
Hornsby - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.6k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 22km
- Walkability
- 6.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Hornsby - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Hornsby - West is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,629 residents, a solid minority 28.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hornsby - West
Hornsby - West Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Hornsby - West Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Hornsby - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hornsby - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hornsby - West.
Is Hornsby - West family-friendly for renters?
Hornsby - West has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $450/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How much does it cost to rent in Hornsby - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hornsby - West is $450. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $450 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Hornsby - West walkable?
Hornsby - West carries a walkability score of 6.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Hornsby - West?
Locals describe Hornsby - West as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 10,629, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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