Hornsby - East, NSW 2501
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $440/wk Median
- 52.6% Renters
Hornsby - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $440
- To the CBD
- 21.1km
- Walkability
- 7.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Hornsby - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Hornsby - East for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 52.6% of the suburb's 11,943 residents rent.
Around Hornsby - East
Hornsby - East Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Hornsby - East Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Hornsby - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hornsby - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hornsby - East.
Is Hornsby - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Hornsby - East has a 52.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Hornsby - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hornsby - East is $440. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $440 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Hornsby - East walkable?
Hornsby - East carries a walkability score of 7.1/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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