Overall score
Berowra
56.6/100
Dangar Island
18.7/100
Berowra vs Dangar Island, NSW suburb comparison
Berowra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraDangar Island
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Dangar Island
108.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Dangar Island
17
Population
Berowra
4,762
Dangar Island
313
Metric leadBerowra 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)
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 | Dangar Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 6.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 108.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 1 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 3 |
| Population | 4,762 | 313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Berowra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Dangar Island is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Berowra sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Dangar Island is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Berowra is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Dangar Island answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Berowra, while Dangar Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.