Berowra Heights, NSW 2082 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berowra Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2082, home to 5,286 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 34 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,286
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $974 /week
- Median family income
- $2,810 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- 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
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Wideview Public School
- Berowra Public School
- Cowan Public School
- Mount Kuring-gai Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 53 bus stops
- Berowra Waters Rd Before Barnetts Rd
- Turner Rd After Berowra Waters Rd
- Berowra Waters Rd After Alan Rd
- Barnetts Rd After Berkeley Cl
- Barnetts Rd Opp Berkeley Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 12 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), 33.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.5% of the 2,004 resolvable premises in Berowra Heights. 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: 41.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 63 across postcode 2082 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 24 violent offences, 13 theft, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berowra Heights?
Berowra Heights (NSW 2082) had 5,286 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Berowra Heights?
The median advertised rent in Berowra Heights is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berowra Heights?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Berowra Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wideview Public School (0.6 km), Berowra Public School (1 km), Cowan Public School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berowra Heights?
Berowra Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berowra Heights?
Across postcode 2082, 63 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (24), theft (13), property damage (9). 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 Heights?
In Berowra Heights, 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 (33.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berowra Heights?
53 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berowra Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus 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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