Berowra, NSW 2081 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berowra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2081, home to 4,762 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,762
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,781 /week
- Median personal income
- $998 /week
- Median family income
- $3,052 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Berowra Public School
- Wideview Public School
- Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre
- Mount Kuring-gai Public School
- Cowan Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 53 bus stops
- Berowra RSL, Pacific Hwy
- Berowra Station, Pacific Hwy
- Berowra Station, Platform 3
- Berowra Station, Platform 2
- Berowra Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 27.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.9% of the 1,780 resolvable premises in Berowra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 127 across postcode 2081 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 40 theft, 21 property damage, 18 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berowra?
Berowra (NSW 2081) had 4,762 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Berowra?
The median advertised rent in Berowra is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berowra?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Berowra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berowra Public School (0.6 km), Wideview Public School (1.9 km), Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berowra?
Berowra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berowra?
Across postcode 2081, 127 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (40), property damage (21), violent (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Berowra?
In Berowra, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (27.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berowra?
56 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berowra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 3 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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