Suburb comparison
Berowra vs Cowan: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Berowra commands a $448K premium on median property price over Cowan. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hornsby
Berowra
2081
Hornsby
Cowan
2081
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Berowra | Cowan |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Berowra leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 97.5% | 97.5% |
FAMILYFamily Berowra leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Berowra leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.21M | — |
| Median weekly rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | +13.2%▲ | -8.6% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | D-(-1) | D-(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 0 | 0 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Berowra if...
- Berowra leads on Safety, Family, Finance
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Cowan if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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Common questions
- Is Berowra or Cowan more expensive?
- Berowra has the higher median house price ($1.68M) compared with $1.23M in Cowan.
- Which is better for renters — Berowra or Cowan?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $750/wk in Cowan, making Cowan the more affordable rental market.
- Is Berowra or Cowan 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 Berowra vs Cowan?
- Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Cowan has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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