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Berowra Heights

NSW 2082 · Hornsby

5,286 (2021) → 5,271 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)

59
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,286
Population
$1.64M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
53
Transport score

Berowra Heights is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2082, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Berowra Heights has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

30.7 km
To Sydney CBD
7.9 km
To coast
$850/wk
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,286
Population
42
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237
Median household income (weekly)$2,468
vs NSW median+33.4%
Bachelor degree or higher47.5%
Born in Australia77.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,669 / 19 / 83

Top countries of birth: England (6.7%), New Zealand (1.27%), China (1.08%), South Africa (1.04%), Philippines (0.68%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.06%), Russian (0.64%), Persian ED (0.57%), Spanish (0.57%), German (0.53%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.64M+12.3%
Median house (2025)
$1.16M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $755 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling38/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
11
Domestic assault208/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault19/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 64 (all categories, latest year)1,211 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

85

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

20
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
  • Wideview Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Berowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1081
  • Pacific Berowra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
  • Cowan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1045
  • Mount Kuring-gai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1079
  • Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 6.6km
  • Northholm Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.6kmICSEA 1124
  • Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1097
  • Arcadia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1058
  • Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1103
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.3kmICSEA 1125
  • Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1096
  • Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1154

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

53
33Bus
CBD commute (est.)104 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBerowra (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
53 in suburbCafes/Rest.
42 in suburbParks
32 in suburbPlaygrounds
1210 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
33 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
187 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachLittle Shark Rock Point Beach (8.2 km)
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (11.2 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (38.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

16

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
18
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

5

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
10
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

15

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.19

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.07%
Projected population 20415,521
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Berowra$1.73M90transportBerrileeData not available40transportMount Kuring-Gai$1.61M88transportBerowra WatersData not available21transportCowan$1.17M86transportHornsby Heights$1.73M55transport

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Frequently asked questions about Berowra Heights

Is Berowra Heights safe?

Berowra Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,211 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Berowra Heights?

In Berowra Heights, the median house price is $1.64M and the median unit price is $1.16M. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Berowra Heights from Sydney CBD?

Berowra Heights is about 30.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 104 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Berowra Heights?

Berowra Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Berowra Heights?

Berowra Heights has a transport score of 53/100 and 33 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.