Overall score
Berowra Heights
57.8/100
Dangar Island
18.7/100
Berowra Heights vs Dangar Island, NSW suburb comparison
Berowra Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Berowra HeightsDangar Island
Crime rate
Berowra Heights
13.0 / 1k
Dangar Island
108.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra Heights
70
Dangar Island
17
Population
Berowra Heights
5,286
Dangar Island
313
Metric leadBerowra Heights 8Dangar Island 11 tiedacross 10 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 Heights
- Best for investmentBerowra Heights
- Best for best valueBerowra Heights
- Best for best schoolsBerowra Heights
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 Heights | Dangar Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 6.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 108.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 1 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 3 |
| Population | 5,286 | 313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Berowra Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Dangar Island is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Berowra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Dangar Island keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Berowra Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Dangar Island is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Berowra Heights, while Dangar Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.