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| Locality | Asquith |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.68834 |
| Longitude | 151.11667 |
| Population | 3,347 |
| Density | 978.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 163 m |
| Postcode | 2077 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km north-northwest |
Asquith is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,347. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 978.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 163 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km north-northwest of Sydney. Asquith is located at 33.6883°S, 151.1167°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2077.
Asquith rests on a gentle rise, its streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns. It lies 2.2 km east-north-east of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 64°T), and is situated 11.8 km east-north-east of Castle Hill. The landscape here is a soft undulation of green hills, a prelude to the more rugged terrain further north, where the sandstone escarpments begin to assert themselves. In the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the rooftops, and a quiet hum of domesticity – the distant thud of a lawnmower, the murmur of children playing – settles over the neighbourhood. The air, even on a warm day, carries a subtle freshness, hinting at the proximity of significant bushland reserves that cradle the edges of this suburban expanse.
The history of Asquith is deeply entwined with the development of the railway line that brought life and commerce to this part of the Hornsby Shire. Before the trains, this was a landscape of scattered farms and timber cutters, the land yielding its resources slowly to determined hands. The establishment of the railway station in the early 20th century marked a turning point, transforming the area into a desirable residential precinct for those seeking a connection to both nature and the burgeoning Sydney metropolis. Today, Asquith's economy is primarily a reflection of its suburban character, with local shops and services catering to its residents, though its strategic position continues to be a draw for families and commuters alike. The nearby national parks, a vital part of the region's natural heritage, offer a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the neatly trimmed hedges.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Asquith, New South Wales — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -33.68834, 151.11667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Asquith, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Asquith includes the postcode (2077), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Asquith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |