Overall score
Berowra
56.8/100
Hornsby
64.1/100
Berowra vs Hornsby, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berowra for families and value; Hornsby for retirees and investment.
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
917
Population
Berowra
4,762
Hornsby
22,462
Metric leadBerowra 3Hornsby 91 tiedacross 13 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 | 56.8/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 239 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 917 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 43 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Hornsby is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Berowra suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hornsby is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.