Overall score
Berowra
56.8/100
Mount Kuring-Gai
64.3/100
Berowra vs Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW Suburb Comparison
Berowra for families and schools; Mount Kuring-Gai for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BerowraMount Kuring-Gai
Crime rate
Berowra
34.2 / 1k
Mount Kuring-Gai
24.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berowra
133
Mount Kuring-Gai
46
Population
Berowra
4,762
Mount Kuring-Gai
1,766
Metric leadBerowra 5Mount Kuring-Gai 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for familiesBerowra
- Best for best valueMount Kuring-Gai
- Best for best schoolsBerowra
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 | Mount Kuring-Gai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | 38 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 15 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 19.3% |
| Population | 4,762 | 1,766 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Berowra reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Mount Kuring-Gai is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Kuring-Gai sits among greener hillside streets, while Berowra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Berowra tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Mount Kuring-Gai stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Berowra suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Kuring-Gai is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.