Sydney, Australia
-22% vs Sydney avgHornsby is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Sydney, with a cost of living index of 58.1 — that is -22% compared to the Sydney average. Ranked #23 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$2,438/month, compared to a range of A$2,251 in Bankstown to A$4,064 in Double Bay.
For a typical resident of Hornsby, housing takes up roughly 35% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$97,533 before tax.
Salaries in Hornsby reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 58.1:
After tax and deductions of 15.1% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$97,533 would be roughly A$82,805/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a A$61,917 salary in Hornsby, Sydney (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Hornsby would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $43,575 |
| London | GBP | £37,500 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 218,040 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bay | 96.9 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Mosman | 95.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| CBD | 93.1 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Bondi | 90.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Pyrmont | 87.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Hornsby, Sydney to maintain your lifestyle.
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Hornsby is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Sydney. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #23 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Hornsby is well below the Sydney average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.