Hornsby Heights, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hornsby Heights, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Hornsby Heights |
| 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 | -33.65551 |
| Longitude | 151.09903 |
| Population | 6,204 |
| Density | 608.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 185 m |
| Postcode | 2077 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 26 km north-northwest |
Hornsby Heights 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 6,204. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 608.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 185 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km north-northwest of Sydney. Hornsby Heights is located at 33.6555°S, 151.0990°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2077.
Hornsby Heights rises from the undulating topography, a place where the suburban sprawl begins to yield to the ancient whispers of the bushland. It lies 4.7 km north of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-east of Castle Hill. The air here carries a distinct fragrance, a heady mix of damp earth after a passing shower and the sharp, clean scent of eucalypt leaves, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, softened shadows across the steep gullies and the dense canopy of native trees. The landscape is a study in greens and browns, a mosaic of manicured lawns giving way to the untamed wilderness of the surrounding national parks, a constant reminder of the wild heart that beats beneath the veneer of civilisation. The very contours of the land, the gentle slopes and sudden drops into shadowed ravines, speak of a geological history far older than human settlement, a character that infuses the everyday life of Hornsby Heights with a quiet resilience.
The story of Hornsby Heights is one of gradual settlement, its development intertwined with the expansion of Sydney and the clearing of the land for agriculture and later, residential growth. Early endeavours here were modest, farmers and orchardists coaxing sustenance from the rich, red soil that carpets the higher ground, a legacy that still echoes in the occasional heritage apple tree discovered clinging to life at the edge of a property. The local economy, once reliant on the produce of these small farms and the timber harvested from the surrounding forests, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, with many residents commuting to the larger commercial centres of Sydney. Yet, the proximity to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the broader Hornsby Shire’s extensive network of walking trails and natural attractions draws visitors and locals alike, fostering a sense of connection to the natural world that remains a distinctive hallmark of Hornsby Heights.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hornsby Heights, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hornsby Heights, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Hornsby Heights 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 Hornsby Heights 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. |