Overall score
Berowra Heights
57.8/100
Mount Kuring-Gai
54.8/100
Berowra Heights vs Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Kuring-Gai for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Berowra HeightsMount Kuring-Gai
Crime rate
Berowra Heights
13.0 / 1k
Mount Kuring-Gai
24.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra Heights
70
Mount Kuring-Gai
44
Population
Berowra Heights
5,286
Mount Kuring-Gai
1,766
Metric leadBerowra Heights 8Mount Kuring-Gai 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for familiesMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for investmentMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for best valueMount Kuring-Gai
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 | Mount Kuring-Gai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 38 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 12 |
| Population | 5,286 | 1,766 |
| 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 Mount Kuring-Gai is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Berowra Heights sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Mount Kuring-Gai is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Berowra Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Mount Kuring-Gai answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Kuring-Gai, while Berowra Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.