Overall score
Berowra Heights
60.5/100
Mount Kuring-Gai
64.3/100
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
71
Mount Kuring-Gai
46
Population
Berowra Heights
5,286
Mount Kuring-Gai
1,766
Metric leadBerowra Heights 8Mount Kuring-Gai 32 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 retireesMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for familiesMount 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 | 60.5/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 38 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 15 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 19.3% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Mount Kuring-Gai answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Kuring-Gai, while Berowra Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.