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.

Suburb comparison

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.
Metric	Berowra	Mount Kuring-Gai
SAFETYSafety Mount Kuring-Gai leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	97.5%	95.9%▲
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	$1.60M
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-grade	D-(-1)	D▲(-1)
Walkability percentile	0	4▲

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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