Berowra Waters vs Fiddletown
Berowra Waters (median $1,300,000) is roughly 71% cheaper to buy into than Fiddletown ($4,539,988). Over the past year, Fiddletown (+21.1%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Berowra Waters (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
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Berowra Waters and Fiddletown side by side
| Measure | Berowra Waters | Fiddletown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $4,539,988 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | +21.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1089 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 169 | 259 |
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 975 mm | 936 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.2°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
Berowra Waters scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berowra Waters (1097) sits above Fiddletown (1089). Berowra Waters skews owner-occupied (97%), Fiddletown runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
- For buyers
- Berowra Waters is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 71% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Berowra Waters delivers the better gross yield (3.20% vs 1.01%), but Fiddletown has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Berowra Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1089).
Berowra Waters vs Fiddletown: common questions
Is Berowra Waters or Fiddletown cheaper to buy in?
Berowra Waters has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 71% below Fiddletown ($4,539,988). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berowra Waters or Fiddletown?
Over the past 12 months, Fiddletown grew +21.1% vs +9.8% in Berowra Waters, a gap of 11.3 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 Waters or Fiddletown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berowra Waters scores 1097 vs 1089 in Fiddletown. 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.
Which is more walkable, Berowra Waters or Fiddletown?
Berowra Waters scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berowra Waters or Fiddletown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Berowra Waters vs 1.01% in Fiddletown. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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