Is Berowra or Normanhurst more expensive?

Normanhurst has the higher median house price ($2.02M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.

Which is better for renters — Berowra or Normanhurst?

Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $890/wk in Normanhurst, making Berowra the more affordable rental market.

Is Berowra or Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst?

Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Normanhurst has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Berowra vs Normanhurst: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Normanhurst commands a $348K premium on median property price over Berowra; Berowra is $140/wk cheaper per week to rent; Normanhurst 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

Normanhurst

2076

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Berowra (2081) and Normanhurst (2076) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Berowra	Normanhurst
SAFETYSafety Normanhurst leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	97.5%	44.2%▲
FAMILYFamily Normanhurst leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	4▲
FINANCEFinance Berowra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$1.68M	$2.02M
Median unit price	$1.21M	$1.20M
Median weekly rent	$750/wk	$890/wk
Annual price growth	+13.2%▲	+5.7%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Normanhurst leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D-(-1)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	0	55▲

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
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Normanhurst if...

Normanhurst leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Berowra or Normanhurst more expensive?: Normanhurst has the higher median house price ($2.02M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Normanhurst?: Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $890/wk in Normanhurst, making Berowra the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst?: Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Normanhurst has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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