Is Berowra or Thornleigh more expensive?

Thornleigh has the higher median house price ($1.90M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.

Which is better for renters — Berowra or Thornleigh?

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

Is Berowra or Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh?

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

Suburb comparison

Berowra vs Thornleigh: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Thornleigh commands a $220K premium on median property price over Berowra; Thornleigh 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

Thornleigh

2120

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Berowra (2081) and Thornleigh (2120) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Berowra	Thornleigh
SAFETYSafety Thornleigh leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	97.5%	62.5%▲
FAMILYFamily Thornleigh 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	$1.90M
Median unit price	$1.21M	$810K
Median weekly rent	$750/wk	$750/wk
Annual price growth	+13.2%▲	+1.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Thornleigh leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D-(-1)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	0	49▲

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

Choose Thornleigh if...

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

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Common questions

Is Berowra or Thornleigh more expensive?: Thornleigh has the higher median house price ($1.90M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Thornleigh?: Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $750/wk in Thornleigh, making Thornleigh the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh?: Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Thornleigh has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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