Is Berowra or Hornsby more expensive?

Hornsby has the higher median house price ($1.79M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.

Which is better for renters — Berowra or Hornsby?

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

Is Berowra or Hornsby 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 Hornsby?

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

Suburb comparison

Berowra vs Hornsby: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Hornsby commands a $113K premium on median property price over Berowra; Hornsby is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hornsby 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

Berowra

2081

Hornsby

2077

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Berowra (2081) and Hornsby (2077) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Berowra	Hornsby
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	97.5%	68.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Hornsby leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	2	8▲
FINANCEFinance Berowra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$1.68M	$1.79M
Median unit price	$1.21M	$715K
Median weekly rent	$750/wk	$690/wk
Annual price growth	+13.2%▲	+6.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Hornsby leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D-(-1)	C-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	0	29▲

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 Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety.

Choose Hornsby if...

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

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Berowra or Hornsby more expensive?: Hornsby has the higher median house price ($1.79M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Hornsby?: Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $690/wk in Hornsby, making Hornsby the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Hornsby 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 Hornsby?: Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Hornsby has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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