Berowra Heights at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,286
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Berowra Heights.
The postcode for Berowra Heights is 2082 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Berowra Heights (2082) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Berowra Heights has roughly 5,286 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Berowra Heights scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Berowra Heights's population at 5,286, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,286
Median age
42
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
5,286
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
64
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Berowra Heights.
Local schools for Berowra Heights
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Government School Catchment
Wideview Public School
Berowra Public School
Cowan Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Berowra Heights.
- What is the Berowra Heights postcode?
- Berowra Heights is in the 2082 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Berowra Heights?
- Berowra Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2082. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Berowra Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Berowra Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Berowra Heights on this page, including St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Wideview Public School, Berowra Public School.
- How walkable is Berowra Heights?
- Berowra Heights has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Berowra Heights?
- Berowra Heights is close to Berowra, Berowra Waters, Berrilee, Cowan, Mount Kuring Gai.
- What is the population of Berowra Heights?
- The population of Berowra Heights is approximately 5,286 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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