Chidiac Realty is active as Hornsby real estate agents and property managers. You can view properties we have for sale and rent in that area. If you own property or are seeking investment property in Hornsby, contact us to talk about property management Sydney and other ways we can assist you. Our team stays close to the ground with trends and opportunities so we’re well informed about the area.
Location
Hornsby is located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. It is 25 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, in the local government area of Hornsby Shire.
Getting there and getting around
Hornsby Railway Station is the junction station on the North Shore, Northern and Western Lines of the Sydney Trains Network. The area is also well serviced by buses including the Metrobus M60 and various services provided by Hillsbus and Transdev NSW.
Lifestyle and population
Hornsby is a large suburb with a rich history. The suburb has a significant residential population and a number of thriving commercial areas. These include the village style shopping area along the Old Pacific Highway, the pedestrian mall on the corner of Florence and Hunter Streets and the large Westfield shopping complex. The area has many parks and recreation areas including the Edgeworth David Gardens, Ginger Meggs Park, Lisgar Gardens and the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Hornsby has a population of just over 19,800 people. About 48.4% of Hornsby residents were born in Australia. Significant other countries of birth include China (8.8%), India (5.1%) and Republic of Korea (3.8%). The highest percentage household demographic is couples with children (44.7%). Couples without children represent just over 24%, sole occupancy households 12.5% and single parent households about 5%.
Property trends and opportunities
About 39% of Hornsby residents are renting. Just over 24% of residents own their homes outright, with 34% in the process of purchasing.
Median House Price $960,000
Median House Rental Price $600 pw
Average House time on market 37 days
Median Unit Price $610,000
Median Unit Rental Price $460 pw
Average Unit time on market 33 days
*Note: Data accurate at time of update. Last update – June 2013
