Berowra Heights vs Berowra Waters
The verdict
Berowra Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.64M in Berowra Heights. Berowra Heights rates higher for transport (53 vs 21). Berowra Waters is closer to the coast (3.9 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
Berowra HeightsBerowra Waters
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 39 |
| Transport | 53 | 21 |
| Education | 77 | 79 |
| Liveability | 49 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,286 | 169 |
| Median age | 42 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,468 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Berowra Heights Stable · Berowra Waters Stable
Property
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 208 | 592 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,211 | 2,959 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra Heights · Berowra Waters
Transport
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.7 km | 35.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 16.4 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra Heights | Berowra Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,286 | 169 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,271 | 170 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,521 | 175 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Berowra Heights or Berowra Waters?
Berowra Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.64M.
Which has better public transport, Berowra Heights or Berowra Waters?
Berowra Heights has the higher transport score (Berowra Heights 53/100 vs Berowra Waters 21/100).
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