Overall score
Berowra
56.8/100
Dangar Island
49.9/100
Berowra vs Dangar Island, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berowra for investment and value; Dangar Island for retirees.
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
22
Population
Berowra
4,762
Dangar Island
313
Metric leadBerowra 8Dangar Island 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDangar Island
- Best for investmentBerowra
- Best for best valueBerowra
- Best for best schoolsBerowra
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 | 56.8/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 108.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 1 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 82.6% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Dangar Island answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Berowra, while Dangar Island 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.