Overall score
Berowra
56.8/100
Berowra Heights
60.5/100
Berowra vs Berowra Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berowra for families and investment; Berowra Heights for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraBerowra Heights
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Berowra Heights
13.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Berowra Heights
71
Population
Berowra
4,762
Berowra Heights
5,286
Metric leadBerowra 5Berowra Heights 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBerowra Heights
- Best for familiesBerowra
- Best for investmentBerowra
- Best for best valueBerowra Heights
- Best for best schoolsBerowra
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Berowra | Berowra Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 13.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 65 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 26 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Population | 4,762 | 5,286 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Berowra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Berowra Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Berowra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Berowra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Berowra tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Berowra Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Berowra the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Berowra Heights.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.