Is Asquith or Berowra more expensive?

Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.

Which is better for renters — Asquith or Berowra?

Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Berowra, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.

Is Asquith or Berowra at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Asquith vs Berowra?

Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Berowra has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Asquith vs Berowra: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Asquith commands a $159K premium on median property price over Berowra; Asquith is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Asquith has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Hornsby

Asquith

2077

Hornsby

Berowra

2081

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Asquith (2077) and Berowra (2081) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Asquith	Berowra
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	68.4%▲	97.5%
FAMILYFamily Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	8▲	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$1.83M	$1.68M
Median unit price	$710K	$1.21M
Median weekly rent	$690/wk	$750/wk
Annual price growth	+12.9%	+13.2%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D-(-1)
Walkability percentile	29▲	0

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Asquith if...

Asquith leads on Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Finance.

Choose Berowra if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Safety, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Asquith or Berowra more expensive?: Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
Which is better for renters — Asquith or Berowra?: Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Berowra, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
Is Asquith or Berowra at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Asquith vs Berowra?: Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Berowra has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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