New South Wales location profile
Asquith NSW 2077
Asquith is a leafy Upper North Shore suburb in the Hornsby Shire, known for quiet streets, family-friendly amenities, and proximity to major bushland reserves. It offers a mix of classic homes and newer apartments near the station, with easy access to Hornsby’s retail and services.
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Why families consider Asquith
Family-oriented and commuter-friendly, with professionals and young families drawn to good schools, train access, and a village feel. Housing is a mix of freestanding homes and low-to-mid rise apartments clustered around Asquith Station.
Amenities & services
- Local shops on Pacific Highway/Peats Ferry Road
- Coles Asquith
- Westfield Hornsby
- Asquith Medical Centre
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (nearby)
- Cafes and casual eateries
- Hornsby Library (Hornsby)
- Berowra Library (Berowra)
Transport & connectivity
- Asquith railway station (T1 North Shore Line)
- Local bus services to Hornsby, Berowra and Mount Kuring-gai
- Pacific Highway (A1)
- M1 Pacific Motorway access nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Asquith Golf Club
- Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club
- Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre (nearby)
- Event Cinemas Hornsby (nearby)
- Asquith Park
- Asquith Oval
- Storey Park (nearby)
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (nearby)
- Berowra Valley National Park (nearby)
- Lisgar Gardens (Hornsby)
Education context
Several long day care centres and preschools operate locally, with moderate demand and occasional waitlists for infant places.
- Macquarie University (North Ryde)
- University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington)
- UTS University of Technology Sydney (Ultimo)
- ACU Australian Catholic University (North Sydney)