Overall score
Berowra
56.8/100
Fiddletown
54.0/100
Berowra vs Fiddletown, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berowra for retirees and families; Fiddletown for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraFiddletown
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Fiddletown
15.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Fiddletown
5
Population
Berowra
4,762
Fiddletown
259
Metric leadBerowra 7Fiddletown 22 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 retireesBerowra
- Best for familiesBerowra
- Best for investmentFiddletown
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 | Fiddletown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 15.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 4 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 2 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 4,762 | 259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Berowra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Fiddletown is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Berowra sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Fiddletown is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Berowra tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Fiddletown stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Berowra if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Fiddletown for retirees and families.
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.