Berowra Heights vs Berowra
The verdict
Berowra Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.62M versus $1.65M in Berowra. Berowra rates higher for transport (90 vs 53). Berowra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (63 vs 86 min).
Scores
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 74 |
| Transport | 53 | 90 |
| Education | 77 | 81 |
| Liveability | 49 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,286 | 4,762 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,468 | $2,781 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 50.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Berowra Heights Stable · Berowra Stable
Property
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.62M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $867 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 21 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 42 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 208 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,097 | 2,037 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,117 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra Heights · Berowra
Transport
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.7 km | 27.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra Heights | Berowra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,286 | 4,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,271 | 4,748 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,521 | 4,974 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | -0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berowra Heights or Berowra?
Berowra Heights and Berowra have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Berowra Heights or Berowra?
Berowra Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.62M versus $1.65M.
Which has better schools, Berowra Heights or Berowra?
Berowra Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Berowra Heights 1117 vs Berowra 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berowra Heights or Berowra?
Berowra has the higher transport score (Berowra Heights 53/100 vs Berowra 90/100).
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