Is Berowra or Mount Colah more expensive?

Berowra has the higher median house price ($1.68M) compared with $1.62M in Mount Colah.

Which is better for renters — Berowra or Mount Colah?

Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $655/wk in Mount Colah, making Mount Colah the more affordable rental market.

Is Berowra or Mount Colah 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 Mount Colah?

Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Mount Colah has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Berowra vs Mount Colah: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Berowra commands a $55K premium on median property price over Mount Colah; Mount Colah is $95/wk cheaper per week to rent; Berowra has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Hornsby

Berowra

2081

Hornsby

Mount Colah

2079

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Berowra (2081) and Mount Colah (2079) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Berowra	Mount Colah
SAFETYSafety Mount Colah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	97.5%	86.1%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2▲	1
FINANCEFinance Berowra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$1.68M	$1.62M
Median unit price	$1.21M	$640K
Median weekly rent	$750/wk	$655/wk
Annual price growth	+13.2%▲	+3.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Mount Colah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D-(-1)	D+▲(-1)
Walkability percentile	0	14▲

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
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Mount Colah if...

Mount Colah leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Berowra or Mount Colah more expensive?: Berowra has the higher median house price ($1.68M) compared with $1.62M in Mount Colah.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Mount Colah?: Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $655/wk in Mount Colah, making Mount Colah the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Mount Colah 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 Mount Colah?: Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Mount Colah has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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