Asquith
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Asquith, NSW 2077.
About Asquith
Welcome to Asquith
Asquith sits on Sydney's Upper North Shore, about 25 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between the busy hub of Hornsby and the bushland of Mount Colah and Hornsby Heights. It's a quiet, tree-lined suburb that has long lived a little in Hornsby's shadow, but that's part of its appeal – you get the convenience of a major centre next door without the noise, plus easy access to the national parks that fringe the area.
With a population of around 6,160 and a median age of 36, Asquith attracts a mix of young families, professionals commuting to the city, and long-term locals who've watched the suburb grow up around them. It suits buyers and renters who want space, greenery and train access without paying inner-north prices, though as the figures below show, even Asquith's market has become a serious proposition in its own right.
Lifestyle & dining
Asquith itself is unpretentious – a low-key strip of everyday shops, cafes and takeaway spots along the Pacific Highway – but residents rarely need to look far for a bigger night out or a decent coffee. Hornsby, immediately south, does the heavy lifting for dining and entertainment, with its Westfield, cinema and much broader restaurant scene just a few minutes away by car or train. Locally, life revolves around the everyday: school runs, weekend sport and easy access to bushwalks in the nearby Berowra Valley and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks, both popular with Asquith residents on weekends.
Shopping
For day-to-day needs, Asquith has a small local shopping strip with a supermarket and convenience retailers, but most residents do their bigger shopping in Hornsby, one of the North Shore's key retail and commercial centres. Westfield Hornsby anchors that precinct, offering a full range of fashion, homewares and specialty stores, while Waitara and Wahroonga to the south add further local options for those who prefer smaller strips over shopping centres.
Getting around
Asquith's own train station sits on the Main North line, giving residents a direct run into Hornsby and onward connections to the CBD via the T1 North Shore line, making it a genuinely practical option for commuters. The Pacific Highway runs through the suburb, linking it to Hornsby, Mount Colah and Wahroonga, while the M1 Pacific Motorway is within easy reach for those heading further north or south by car. It's a suburb where a car is handy for weekend errands, but not essential for the daily commute.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Asquith Public School and Asquith Boys High School (and its sister campus) providing schooling within the suburb itself, while Hornsby High School is another well-regarded option just next door. Combined with quieter residential streets and proximity to parks and playing fields, this makes Asquith a practical choice for families wanting good school access without inner-city pricing.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's proximity to bushland is one of its strongest cards. Berowra Valley National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park both border the broader area, offering walking trails, picnic spots and a genuine sense of escape without leaving the region. Locally, there are ovals and reserves suited to weekend sport, and the surrounding topography of ridges and valleys gives many streets a leafy, elevated outlook that's part of the area's charm.
The property market
Asquith's current listings skew heavily towards apartments and units, which make up 77% of what's on the market, with houses at 14% and townhouses at 9% – a mix that reflects ongoing unit development around the station precinct alongside the suburb's older house stock. The median house price sits at $1.75 million, while units are considerably more accessible at a median of $703,000, giving buyers a genuine choice of entry points. House prices have eased recently, down 3.4% over the period measured, which may present an opening for buyers who've been priced out during the area's stronger growth years. Renters, meanwhile, face a median asking rent of $1,000 a week, underlining strong ongoing demand for housing in a suburb that offers train access, schools and green space in one package.
Market snapshot
Asquith property market
Median sale price
$1.75m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,000
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.46m
Median
$1.75m
Premium
$2.35m
Days on market
40
Auction clearance
75%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -0.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Asquith by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Asquith, NSW 2077.
Population
6,160
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,300
median, per week
Median rent
$490
per week
Median mortgage
$2,400
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Asquith
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Asquith
$721k
68/2 Bouvardia Street
Sold ~July 2026
$714k
110/450 Peats Ferry Road
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
15/4-8 Bouvardia Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.05m
18 Royston Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
3/417-419 Pacific Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$762k
48/9-19 Amor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
206/442-446a Peats Ferry Road
Sold ~July 2026
$600k
13/127 Jersey Street North
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Asquith suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Asquith?
The median unit price in Asquith, NSW is $703k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 2.4%.
How much is rent in Asquith?
The median weekly rent in Asquith is around $700 per week.
Is Asquith a good place to live?
Asquith is a suburb in Sydney Northern Sydney or Upper North Shore in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Asquith is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 6,160 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Asquith?
Asquith has a population of 6,160 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Asquith?
There are 3 schools in or near Asquith, including Asquith Public School, Asquith High School and Hornsby High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Asquith?
Properties in Asquith take around 45 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Asquith?
Entry-level properties in Asquith start around $631k, while premium homes reach $845k.
What suburbs are near Asquith?
Suburbs near Asquith include Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Waitara, Mount Colah and Westleigh.
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