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Asquith

NSW 2077 • Greater Sydney

6,160
Population (2021)
$54,132
Median Income
3.50 km²
Area
$490/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyBushlandCommuter-FriendlyNorth Shore

About Asquith

Asquith is a leafy residential suburb in Sydney's Upper North Shore, located approximately 27 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Hornsby Shire. With a population of around 6,160, it sits along the T1 North Shore Line between Hornsby and Mount Colah. The suburb is characterised by a mix of post-war houses and modern apartment developments near the station, with a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Asquith's small strip of shops and cafés along Peats Ferry Road, as well as the larger Hornsby Westfield just one station south. The suburb is surrounded by pockets of bushland, including parts of the Lane Cove National Park, offering excellent walking trails. Asquith is popular with families and commuters who value the combination of natural surroundings and a fast rail link to the city.

Asquith falls under postcode 2077 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hornsby electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2077
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA / Council
Hornsby
Federal Electorate
Berowra
State Electorate
Hornsby
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.69°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.50 km²
Elevation
153m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Asquith
0.3 km
4 min
Hornsby
1.8 km
22 min
Mount Colah
2.1 km
25 min
Waitara
2.3 km
28 min

Bus Services

  • 588 — Hornsby to Macquarie University 40 min
  • 596 — Hornsby to Asquith via Berowra 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
27 km
By Train
38-42 min
By Car (Peak)
50-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-40 min

🛣️ Direct train via T1 North Shore Line

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Daily errands can be accomplished on foot near the station, but outer areas are car-dependent.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Pacific Highway Asquith 2077 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Asquith by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Asquith Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Asquith" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$490
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

12 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,376
Census 2021
6,160
▲ 82.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,924
Income 2021
$54,132
▲ 32.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,085
Born Overseas 2,926

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 482
  • 2. China 462
  • 3. Philippines 208
  • 4. England 191
  • 5. Iran 164
  • 6. Nepal 161
  • 7. South Korea 139
  • 8. New Zealand 83
  • 9. Malaysia 78
  • 10. Hong Kong 75

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,419
Australian 1,299
Chinese 969
Indian 589
Scottish 402
Irish 384
Filipino 254
Italian 196
Korean 186
German 111

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,626
Both parents born in Australia
3,748
Both parents born overseas
619
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.7%
No Religion
37.0%
Hinduism
11.1%
Buddhism
3.9%
Islam
3.7%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
457 (7.4%)
5-14 years
854 (13.9%)
15-19 years
333 (5.4%)
20-24 years
331 (5.4%)
25-34 years
929 (15.1%)
35-44 years
1,232 (20.0%)
45-54 years
775 (12.6%)
55-64 years
547 (8.9%)
65-74 years
436 (7.1%)
75-84 years
206 (3.3%)
85+ years
69 (1.1%)

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