Berowra vs Mount Colah
The verdict
Berowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.72M in Mount Colah. Mount Colah rates higher for liveability (68 vs 51). Berowra is closer to the coast (8.5 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 81 |
| Transport | 90 | 91 |
| Education | 81 | 86 |
| Liveability | 51 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,762 | 7,816 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,781 | $2,505 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.2% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Berowra Stable · Mount Colah Moderate Growth
Property
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $1.72M |
| Median unit price | $1.32M | $650K |
| House price YoY | 6.2% | -8.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 21 | 64 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 42 | 13 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 84 | 128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,087 | 1,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,099 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berowra · Mount Colah
Transport
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 78 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.8 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Berowra | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,762 | 7,816 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,748 | 8,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,974 | 8,794 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berowra or Mount Colah?
Berowra and Mount Colah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Berowra or Mount Colah?
Berowra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.72M.
Which has better schools, Berowra or Mount Colah?
Berowra has a higher average school ICSEA (Berowra 1099 vs Mount Colah 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berowra or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah has the higher transport score (Berowra 90/100 vs Mount Colah 91/100).
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