Overall score
Berowra
56.6/100
Hornsby
65.0/100
Berowra vs Hornsby, NSW suburb comparison
Berowra for retirees and investment; Hornsby for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraHornsby
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Hornsby
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Hornsby
912
Population
Berowra
4,762
Hornsby
22,462
Metric leadBerowra 4Hornsby 7across 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 239 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 912 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 36 |
| Population | 4,762 | 22,462 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Berowra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hornsby is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Berowra pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Hornsby is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Berowra suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Hornsby is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.