Suburb comparison
Berowra vs Hornsby Heights: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Hornsby Heights commands a $65K premium on median property price over Berowra; Hornsby Heights is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hornsby Heights 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
Hornsby Heights
2077
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Berowra | Hornsby Heights |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Hornsby Heights leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 97.5% | 68.4%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Hornsby Heights leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 8▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.21M | — |
| Median weekly rent | $750/wk | $690/wk |
| Annual price growth | +13.2%▲ | +8.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Hornsby Heights 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...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Finance.
Choose Hornsby Heights if...
- Hornsby Heights leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Berowra or Hornsby Heights more expensive?
- Hornsby Heights has the higher median house price ($1.74M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
- Which is better for renters — Berowra or Hornsby Heights?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $690/wk in Hornsby Heights, making Hornsby Heights the more affordable rental market.
- Is Berowra or Hornsby Heights 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 Heights?
- Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Hornsby Heights has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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