Victor hosted me for 6 weeks whilst on a medical elective in Hornsby Hospital nearby. He greeted me very warmly shortly after moving in, and I felt very quickly able to settle in.
One of the best aspects about living here was the housemates - the house attracts other residents from all walks of life and cultures, and I was very able to make friends quickly. Dinner is almost always home-cooked by Victor himself for everyone at the house, with a varied menu consisting of Indian, Italian and Western dishes.
I found the area of Hornsby to be safe and convenient for shopping, with Hornsby station and nearby Westfield shopping centre about 20-30 mins walk or 5 mins by bus.
Overall, I could not ask for more from a homestay in Hornsby. Highly recommended.