Horningsea Park
Household income is the standout feature of Horningsea Park: the weekly household figure of $2,457 sits at the 91.8th percentile. The suburb has 3,673 residents in just 0.98 square kilometres, with a median age of 32, which is 8 years below the national figure. Its 39.4% overseas-born share is 17.8 percentage points above national levels, while the average household contains 3.5 people. For buyers comparing Horningsea Park with nearby Edmondson Park, the local 98.7% separate-house share and 74.2% four-plus-bedroom mix point to a more established family-house profile.
Population
3,673
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,457/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
100
Horningsea Park suits buyers seeking detached family housing rather than apartments. Separate houses account for 98.7% of dwellings, and 74.2% have 4 or more bedrooms, supporting larger households averaging 3.5 people. Mortgage holders represent 58.5% of residents, higher than the 20.8% who own outright, while the typical monthly mortgage commitment is $2,253. Mortgage repayments equal 21.2% of household income, below the 21.6% rent-to-income figure, suggesting housing costs are not broadly flagged as stressed. Buyers should still test their budget against recent settled sales because bedroom size and land can materially change the entry point.
For Buyers
Horningsea Park suits buyers seeking detached family housing rather than apartments. Separate houses account for 98.7% of dwellings, and 74.2% have 4 or more bedrooms, supporting larger households averaging 3.5 people. Mortgage holders represent 58.5% of residents, higher than the 20.8% who own outright, while the typical monthly mortgage commitment is $2,253. Mortgage repayments equal 21.2% of household income, below the 21.6% rent-to-income figure, suggesting housing costs are not broadly flagged as stressed. Buyers should still test their budget against recent settled sales because bedroom size and land can materially change the entry point.
For Investors
The rental market has a relatively small tenant base, with 19.7% renting compared with 58.5% holding a mortgage. Weekly rent is $530 and vacancy is 2.1%, giving investors a useful starting point for assessing leasing conditions, although a low vacancy rate does not remove property-specific risk. Development activity is notable at 99 records over 12 months, including new dwelling houses and secondary dwellings, which may add supply but can also improve local housing choice. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while rent growth of 25.0% points to stronger recent rental movement than the modest 2.1% vacancy figure alone would suggest.
Development Activity
Total DAs
147
Last 12 Months
100
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1566.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Horningsea Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Horningsea Park has a young resident base but an ageing trajectory. The median age is 32, or 8 years below national levels, and 63.7% of families are couples with children. Average household size is 3.5 people, 1 person above the national comparison, reinforcing demand for larger homes. The 39.4% overseas-born share is 17.8 percentage points above national levels. Arabic is spoken by 156 residents, followed by Hindi at 70, while recorded ancestries include English at 429, Italian at 306 and Lebanese at 231. Compared with nearby Edmondson Park, the suburb is the more family-scaled option to investigate, with 74.2% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.7%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Horningsea Park is overwhelmingly detached and mortgage-led. Separate houses account for 98.7% of dwellings, compared with 0.5% apartments and 0.8% semi-detached homes. Four-plus-bedroom properties make up 74.2%, while 3-bedroom homes account for 24.0%, so the stock is weighted toward larger family accommodation. Mortgage ownership at 58.5% is higher than both outright ownership at 20.8% and renting at 19.7%. Weekly household income is $2,457, with mortgage costs at 21.2% of income and rent costs at 21.6%. Compared with a mixed-tenure market, this profile is more exposed to borrowing costs because owner-occupier mortgages dominate.
Mortgage / mo
$2,253
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $530.
$800
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $815
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$825
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
22
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
63.7%
Couples with children
20.6%
Couples, no children
14.8%
Single parent
981
Total families
Economy & Employment
Horningsea Park has a service-oriented employment base, led by healthcare at 16.7% or 181 workers and education at 14.3% or 155 workers. Construction accounts for 8.7%, professional and technical work 7.5%, and public administration 7.4%. Healthcare is higher than education by 2.4 percentage points, helping explain the suburb's concentration in essential services. The labour force contains 1,812 people, with a 62.6% participation rate and 4.2% unemployment. Professionals number 358, ahead of clerical and administrative workers at 275, while managers total 216. Full-time work accounts for 55.0% of employment. Household income of $2,457 weekly ranks at the 91.8th percentile, supporting comparatively strong purchasing capacity.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
1,812
Unemployed
77
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.0%
Part-time
27.6%
Participation
62.6%
Employed
1,735
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.4%
Postgraduate
7.4%
Born Overseas
39.4%
Dwellings
1,009
Transport to Work
Daily mobility is strongly car-oriented: 52.9% drive to work, compared with 0.7% using public transport and 0.3% walking or cycling. A further 42.0% work from home, which may reduce commuting pressure but increases the importance of home size and local services. Compared with a transit-led suburb, Horningsea Park requires more planning around car access and school runs because driving is higher than every listed alternative mode. John Edmondson High School provides a local government secondary option. The suburb covers 0.98 square kilometres at a density of 3,744.9 people per square kilometre, so convenience depends on the exact address, road connections and access to nearby centres. Families should confirm enrolment zones before purchasing.
Drive
52.9%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.3%
Work from Home
42.0%
Population Forecast
+2.14%/yr
(+302 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth remains positive, with the annual trend at 2.14% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change reaches 47.5% over 10 years, while the demographic trajectory is labelled Aging: the young share has fallen 2.3 percentage points and the senior share has risen 3.7 points. Compared with a gentrifying market, Horningsea Park is classified as Not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 17. Housing pressure is still relevant because rent growth has reached 25.0% and affordability is labelled Worsening, despite the recorded affordability measure moving from 62.8 in 2011 to 65.6 in 2021. The combination of migration-led growth and ageing suggests demand may broaden rather than become uniformly younger.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+94
Net Internal / yr
-22
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +51% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Horningsea Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horningsea Park a good suburb to live in?
Horningsea Park is well suited to households wanting detached family housing, with 98.7% separate houses and 74.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 32 and 42.0% work from home, but 52.9% drive to work, so car access matters. Check the exact address for school zones, services and transport.
What is the median house price in Horningsea Park?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales and the exact bedroom mix. Horningsea Park is dominated by separate houses at 98.7%, while 74.2% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so a single suburb-wide median may hide meaningful differences between larger family homes and smaller properties.
What schools are in Horningsea Park?
John Edmondson High School is the named local option in Horningsea Park and is a government secondary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones and travel arrangements for the exact address, particularly because 52.9% of residents drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport.
Is Horningsea Park safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate should be checked through NSW Police and council sources before deciding, because no crime-rate figure is stated here. The suburb records 180 residents needing assistance, or 5.1%, which is a service-planning measure and should not be interpreted as a crime or safety result.
Is Horningsea Park good for property investment?
Horningsea Park has several investor positives, including $530 weekly rent, a 2.1% vacancy rate and overseas migration as the primary growth driver. Renting accounts for 19.7% of households, while 99 development records were recorded over 12 months. New supply may improve choice, so investors should assess dwelling quality and competing listings.
How is Horningsea Park's population changing?
Horningsea Park has 3,673 residents today, with growth running at 2.14% annually and overseas migration the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 47.5% over 10 years. The trajectory is also labelled Aging, with the young share down 2.3 percentage points and the senior share up 3.7 points.
What development is occurring in Horningsea Park?
Development activity totals 99 records over 12 months. Recent examples include a new dwelling house, a secondary dwelling and a dwelling house with a swimming pool. This level of activity can add housing and improve amenity, but buyers should check whether nearby works affect outlook, traffic, privacy or construction timing.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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