Overall score
Berowra Heights
57.8/100
Brooklyn
37.5/100
Berowra Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berowra Heights
57.8/100
Brooklyn
37.5/100
Crime rate
Berowra Heights
13.0 / 1k
Brooklyn
109.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra Heights
70
Brooklyn
5
Population
Berowra Heights
5,286
Brooklyn
737
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Berowra Heights | Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 109.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 36 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 5 |
| Population | 5,286 | 737 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Berowra Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Brooklyn is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Berowra Heights is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Brooklyn answers with parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Berowra Heights, while Brooklyn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.