Berowra vs Mount Kuring-Gai
Mount Kuring-Gai (median $1,570,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Berowra ($1,670,000). Over the past year, Berowra (-0.3%) ran 2.2 percentage points ahead of Mount Kuring-Gai (-2.5%) on house-price growth.
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Berowra and Mount Kuring-Gai side by side
| Measure | Berowra | Mount Kuring-Gai |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,670,000 | $1,570,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $419,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | -2.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1096 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,762 | 1,766 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1074 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Kuring-Gai (1106) sits above Berowra (1096).
- For buyers
- Mount Kuring-Gai is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Berowra has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Mount Kuring-Gai edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1096).
Berowra vs Mount Kuring-Gai: common questions
Is Berowra or Mount Kuring-Gai cheaper to buy in?
Mount Kuring-Gai has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 6% below Berowra ($1,670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berowra or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Over the past 12 months, Berowra grew -0.3% vs -2.5% in Mount Kuring-Gai, a gap of 2.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Berowra or Mount Kuring-Gai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Kuring-Gai scores 1106 vs 1096 in Berowra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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