Overall score
Berowra
56.6/100
Fiddletown
34.9/100
Berowra for investment and value; Fiddletown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berowra
56.6/100
Fiddletown
34.9/100
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Fiddletown
15.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Fiddletown
0
Population
Berowra
4,762
Fiddletown
259
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Berowra | Fiddletown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 15.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 4 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 2 |
| Population | 4,762 | 259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 and walkability, while Fiddletown stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Berowra if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Fiddletown for retirees and families.