NSW · Hornsby Council
Berowra, 2081
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Hornsby, Berowra is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,762
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,781
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 1,613
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Employment rate
- 67.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 78 / 80 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 164
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 68
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 190 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud24
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property19
- Other Theft11
- Transport Regulatory Offences50
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,110.5
- Berowra Public SchoolPrimary
- Pacific Berowra Christian SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
90 public transport stops in this suburb
- Berowra Station
- Entrance1
- LFT To P3
- STR To P3
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
217 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision14-18 YALLAMBEE ROAD BEROWRA 2081Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure38 WILLUNGA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure107 YALLAMBEE ROAD BEROWRA 2081Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 WILLUNGA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation75 BEROWRA WATERS ROAD BEROWRA 2081Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 RAWSON ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 CULLENYA CLOSE BEROWRA 2081Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 WILLUNGA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 BALI PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 HELVETIA AVENUE BEROWRA 2081Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 BALACLAVA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 WILLUNGA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 GOODWYN ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision23 RICKARD ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 RICHARDS CLOSE BEROWRA 2081Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 KYWONG RD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure101 BEROWRA WATERS ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 BAMBIL ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MCCREADY PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development17 REDWOOD AVENUE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5 HUNTINGDON PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 ARCADIA CRESCENT BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Stairway; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development55 WILLUNGA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 GOODWYN ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2-4 HILLCREST ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure7 ACACIA ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15A GOODWYN ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1A WARATAH ROAD BEROWRA 2081Under Assessment
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 NEERIM CLOSE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure5 HUNTINGDON PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 MARY WALL CRESCENT BEROWRA 2081Determined
March 2025
- Attached dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3A RICKARD ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 EMMA PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 KING STREET BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 High Street BEROWRA NSW 2081Determined
- Subdivision59 HILLCREST ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 LACHLAN PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 RICHARDS CLOSE BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 RAWSON ROAD BEROWRA 2081Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 MCCREADY PLACE BEROWRA 2081Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
83 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Top of the RidgeBakery
Unit 6 1001-1005 Pacific Highway
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Berowra Station, Pacific HwyBicycle Parking
- 16 Gwandalan CrescentBus stop
- 32 Gwandalan CrescentBus stop
- 55 Yallambee RdBus stop
- Bambil Rd after Anembo RdBus stop
- Berowra Christian School, Berowra Waters RdBus stop
- Berowra Park, Berowra Waters RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Berowra ParkPark
- Richards Close ReservePark
- Yallambee Road Park PlaygroundPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Berowra Station Pharmacypharmacy
- The Dentistsdentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Berowra Cottage Children's Centrekindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learningkindergarten
- Jack & Jill Kindergardenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 57.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1083rd in Australia
- State rank
- 353rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #135 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #254 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 16 Gwandalan Crescentamenitiesbus_stop
- 32 Gwandalan Crescentamenitiesbus_stop
- 55 Yallambee Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bambil Rd after Anembo Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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