Berowra Heights vs Cowan
The verdict
Cowan is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.64M in Berowra Heights. Berowra Heights rates higher for liveability (49 vs 27). Cowan rates higher for transport (86 vs 53). Cowan is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 7.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berowra Heights rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Cowan).
Scores
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 62 |
| Transport | 53 | 86 |
| Education | 77 | 74 |
| Liveability | 49 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,286 | 631 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,468 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Berowra Heights Stable · Cowan Stable
Property
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 475 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 208 | 158 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,211 | 6,181 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra Heights · Cowan
Transport
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.7 km | 34.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 15.9 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra Heights | Cowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,286 | 631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,271 | 629 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,521 | 659 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | -0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berowra Heights or Cowan?
Berowra Heights has the higher residential safety score (Berowra Heights 100/100 vs Cowan 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Berowra Heights or Cowan?
Cowan is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Berowra Heights or Cowan?
Berowra Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Berowra Heights 1112 vs Cowan 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berowra Heights or Cowan?
Cowan has the higher transport score (Berowra Heights 53/100 vs Cowan 86/100).
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