Overall score
Berowra
56.6/100
Hornsby Heights
42.0/100
Berowra vs Hornsby Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Berowra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraHornsby Heights
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Hornsby Heights
65.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Hornsby Heights
103
Population
Berowra
4,762
Hornsby Heights
6,354
Metric leadBerowra 7Hornsby Heights 31 tiedacross 11 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 | Hornsby Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 112 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 17 |
| Population | 4,762 | 6,354 |
| 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 Hornsby Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Hornsby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Berowra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Berowra is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Hornsby Heights answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Berowra, while Hornsby Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.