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Where is Hornsby, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Hornsby is located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, about 25 kilometres from the city centre. It lies between the bushland valleys of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the urban districts that connect southward toward the North Shore. It is famous for its major retail hub, leafy residential streets, and proximity to extensive walking trails and natural bushland.




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Where is Hornsby, Australia
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Facts about Hornsby, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionUpper North Shore, Sydney
LocationNorth of Sydney CBD, at the junction of the Pacific Highway and Pennant Hills Road, near the Hornsby Plateau
Coordinates33.70° S, 151.10° E
Local Government AreaHornsby Shire
Founded1880s (as a railway town)
Original NameHornsby (named after police constable Samuel Henry Hornsby)
Elevation~190 m
PopulationApprox. 23,000 (Hornsby suburb; shire ~150,000)
AreaApprox. 7 sq km (suburb)
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode2077
Major WaterwaysBerowra Creek (nearby), Hawkesbury River (regional)
Top AttractionsWestfield Hornsby, Hornsby Water Clock, Lisgar Gardens, Berowra Valley National Park, Hornsby Park redevelopment area.
DemonymHornsby residents
Main IndustriesRetail, education, healthcare, professional services
Nearest AirportSydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Websitehttps://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au