Berowra vs Brooklyn
The verdict
Brooklyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.65M in Berowra. Berowra rates higher for liveability (51 vs 35). Brooklyn is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 8.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berowra rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Brooklyn).
Scores
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 64 |
| Transport | 90 | 86 |
| Education | 81 | 73 |
| Liveability | 51 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,762 | 737 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,781 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.2% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Berowra Stable · Brooklyn Stable
Property
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.65M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $889K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 76 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 21 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 42 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 84 | 543 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,037 | 7,056 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra · Brooklyn
Transport
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.8 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,762 | 737 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,748 | 735 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,974 | 770 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | -0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berowra or Brooklyn?
Berowra has the higher residential safety score (Berowra 100/100 vs Brooklyn 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Berowra or Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.65M.
Which has better schools, Berowra or Brooklyn?
Berowra has a higher average school ICSEA (Berowra 1111 vs Brooklyn 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berowra or Brooklyn?
Berowra has the higher transport score (Berowra 90/100 vs Brooklyn 86/100).
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