Berowra Heights
At 49.6% working from home, Berowra Heights has a strongly residential and family-oriented profile. Its 5,286 residents have a median age of 42, which is 2 years above the national average, while household income sits at the 91.9th percentile. Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 94.2% separate houses and 52.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. For buyers comparing Berowra Heights with nearby Berowra, the practical question is whether they value space, established households and home-based work over frequent public transport. The suburb's 2.9-person average household size is also 0.4 above the national average.
Population
5,286
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,468/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
48
Homebuyers are entering a market shaped by detached houses rather than compact stock. Separate homes account for 94.2% of dwellings, while 52.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% have 3 bedrooms, making the suburb more suited to households seeking family-sized accommodation. The reported mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.4% and the monthly mortgage figure is $2,500, while household income is $2,468 per week and ranks at the 91.9th percentile. Compared with the 1.1% apartment share, the housing choice is heavily oriented towards land and space. Buyers should assess renovation needs, commuting costs and block maintenance because these factors can matter more than dwelling size alone.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are entering a market shaped by detached houses rather than compact stock. Separate homes account for 94.2% of dwellings, while 52.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% have 3 bedrooms, making the suburb more suited to households seeking family-sized accommodation. The reported mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.4% and the monthly mortgage figure is $2,500, while household income is $2,468 per week and ranks at the 91.9th percentile. Compared with the 1.1% apartment share, the housing choice is heavily oriented towards land and space. Buyers should assess renovation needs, commuting costs and block maintenance because these factors can matter more than dwelling size alone.
For Investors
Berowra Heights has a small rental pool, with only 10.7% of households renting and weekly rent at $580. The 3.8% vacancy rate provides a more balanced signal than an extremely tight market, but the low renter share can reduce depth of tenant demand compared with suburbs where renting is more common. Development activity is material, with 47 matters recorded over 12 months, including swimming pools, dwelling houses and alterations or additions. Household stability is another consideration: 87.1% of residents stayed at the same address and turnover was 12.9%. Compared with the local 10.7% renter share, the 23.5% rent-to-income figure suggests existing tenants are not carrying a reported rent-stress burden, although investors still need to test achievable rent and property-specific costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
259
Last 12 Months
48
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+41.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Berowra Heights
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Demographics
Berowra Heights is older and more tertiary educated than the national profile. The median age is 42, or 2 years above the national average, and 43.3% of residents have university qualifications, 13.2 percentage points above the national rate. Overseas-born residents account for 21.3%, just 0.3 percentage points below the national share, while the average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above average. English ancestry is the largest reported group at 2,411 people, followed by Irish at 687 and Scottish at 610. Christianity accounts for 2,696 residents and no religion for 2,266. Compared with more migrant-concentrated parts of Sydney, the suburb has a more Anglo-leaning cultural pattern, which aligns with its long-term residential stability.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.2%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Berowra Heights is dominated by separate homes, which make up 94.2% of dwellings, compared with 4.7% semi-detached homes and 1.1% apartments. Larger layouts are common: 52.6% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% have 3 bedrooms, while only 4.5% have 2 bedrooms. Tenure is weighted towards owners, with 40.9% owning outright and 48.1% paying a mortgage; renting accounts for 10.7%. Compared with the 1.1% apartment share, this is a low-density housing structure where land, parking and renovation potential are likely to shape decisions. The $2,500 monthly mortgage figure and $580 weekly rent also show why buyers and investors should compare ongoing costs, not just dwelling type.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$580
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$974
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
71
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
56.2%
Couples with children
32.0%
Couples, no children
11.0%
Single parent
1,532
Total families
Economy & Employment
Berowra Heights has a high-income employment base, with household income at the 91.9th percentile. The labour force totals 2,795 people, participation is 67.4% and unemployment is 2.9%, while 56.6% of workers are employed full time. Healthcare is the largest industry at 17.2%, or 352 workers, followed by Education at 14.8% and 302 workers, Professional and Technical services at 11.8% and 241 workers, Construction at 9.6% and 196 workers, and Public Administration at 6.0% and 123 workers. Occupations include 803 professionals, 442 managers, 381 clerical and administrative workers and 376 trades workers. Compared with the 6.0% Public Administration share, healthcare and education have a much stronger local employment presence, supporting demand from professional and service-based households.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
2,795
Unemployed
80
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.6%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
67.4%
Employed
2,715
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.3%
Postgraduate
11.1%
Born Overseas
21.3%
Dwellings
1,771
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-led: 45.3% of residents drive to work, compared with 0.9% using public transport and 2.3% walking or cycling. That pattern matters because the suburb's low-density layout and 94.2% separate-house share favour private vehicles, while the 49.6% work-from-home rate reduces commuting frequency for many households. Families have access to 1 government primary school, Wideview Public School, and should confirm enrolment zones against the exact address. Community participation is notable, with volunteering at 20.9%, while 3.7% of residents need assistance. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, Berowra Heights is better suited to residents comfortable with car travel and home-based routines. A definitive safety assessment requires current incident information, as no crime rate is available here.
Drive
45.3%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
49.6%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Berowra Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berowra Heights a good suburb to live in?
It suits households seeking space, established neighbours and detached housing. A total of 94.2% of dwellings are separate houses, the median age is 42 and 49.6% work from home. The main trade-off is transport, with only 0.9% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Berowra Heights?
Use current settled sales to establish the median, then compare like-for-like homes because 94.2% of dwellings are separate houses and 52.6% have 4 or more bedrooms. The local housing mix can make a simple headline median less useful than a comparison based on land, condition and bedroom count.
What schools are in Berowra Heights?
Wideview Public School is the named local option, providing 1 government primary school. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address and check current intake arrangements, particularly when comparing homes across nearby streets or neighbouring Berowra.
Is Berowra Heights safe?
A definitive safety rating should not be assumed without current incident figures. Berowra Heights has 5,286 residents and a volunteering rate of 20.9%, but those figures are community context rather than crime measures. Check recent local incidents and compare the exact street before deciding.
Is Berowra Heights good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking established detached housing, but the rental pool is small at 10.7%. Weekly rent is $580, vacancy is 3.8% and 47 development matters were recorded over 12 months. The 23.5% rent-to-income figure suggests reported rental stress is not dominant, though property-specific returns still need testing.
How is Berowra Heights's population changing?
Berowra Heights has 5,286 residents, with 87.1% staying at the same address and 12.9% recording turnover. That pattern suggests a relatively settled population compared with a high-churn suburb. Change is more likely to appear through renovations, new dwellings and household replacement than rapid movement in and out.
What development is occurring in Berowra Heights?
There were 47 development matters over 12 months. Examples include 1 swimming pool, 1 dwelling demolition with alterations or additions, and 1 dwelling house or residential accommodation application. Buyers should check the approval status, construction timing and site-specific impacts before relying on a nearby proposal.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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