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Berowra vs Mount Kuring-Gai: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Berowra commands a $75K premium on median property price over Mount Kuring-Gai; 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 Kuring-Gai

2080

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Berowra (2081) and Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricBerowraMount Kuring-Gai
SAFETYSafety
Mount Kuring-Gai leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)B(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage97.5%95.9%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode21
FINANCEFinance
Berowra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)C+(0)
Median house price$1.68M$1.60M
Median unit price$1.21M
Median weekly rent$750/wk$720/wk
Annual price growth+13.2%+8.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Mount Kuring-Gai leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeD-(-1)D(-1)
Walkability percentile04

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 Kuring-Gai if...

  • Mount Kuring-Gai 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 Kuring-Gai more expensive?
Berowra has the higher median house price ($1.68M) compared with $1.60M in Mount Kuring-Gai.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $720/wk in Mount Kuring-Gai, making Mount Kuring-Gai the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Mount Kuring-Gai 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 Kuring-Gai?
Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Mount Kuring-Gai has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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