Berowra Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Berowra Heights, NSW 2082.
About Berowra Heights
Welcome to Berowra Heights
Berowra Heights sits on Sydney's northern fringe, part of the Hornsby Shire and roughly 40 kilometres from the CBD, up where the suburban grid gives way to the sandstone ridges and gullies of the Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Valley bushland. It's a suburb defined by its topography as much as its houses — winding roads follow the contours of the ridge, and bush reserve seems to press in from every side.
With a population of around 5,286 and a median age of 42, it has long appealed to families and professionals after space, quiet and a genuine bush outlook without giving up a commuter rail line altogether. Neighbouring Berowra, Berowra Waters, Cowan and Berrilee share the same green, low-density character, and together they form a pocket of the upper North Shore that feels a world away from the city despite being firmly within its orbit.
Lifestyle & dining
Life here revolves around the local shopping village, a handful of cafes and everyday services that cover the essentials without trying to be anything they're not. Residents who want a bigger night out or a wider dining scene tend to head down to Berowra or further afield to Hornsby, but that's part of the appeal — Berowra Heights is a place people choose precisely because it isn't a dining or entertainment hub. The real drawcard is the bush on the doorstep, with Berowra Valley National Park and the more secluded waterways around Berowra Waters offering a weekend escape that most suburbs this close to Sydney simply can't match.
Shopping
The Berowra Heights shopping village is the practical heart of the suburb, with a supermarket and a run of specialty shops and takeaway options covering day-to-day needs. For bigger shopping trips, residents typically drop down to Hornsby, which has a full-scale retail and dining precinct along with major department stores, or make the short run to Berowra for additional options.
Getting around
Berowra Heights doesn't have its own station, so most residents drive a short distance to Berowra station on the T1 Northern Line, which runs direct to Hornsby and on to the CBD via Chatswood and North Sydney — a genuinely useful link given how leafy and secluded the suburb feels day to day. The M1 Pacific Motorway is also within easy reach for drivers heading further north to the Central Coast or south towards the city, making the suburb a realistic option for commuters who want bush surrounds without giving up road and rail access altogether.
Schools & families
Wideview Public School serves the local area and is a drawcard for young families weighing up the suburb, offering a genuine community feel that matches the low-key, settled character of the streets around it. High-schoolers typically head to nearby Berowra or Hornsby for secondary options, and the suburb's median age of 42 reflects its popularity with established families and older couples who've settled in for the long term rather than a transient rental crowd.
Parks & recreation
This is a suburb built around its bushland setting. Berowra Valley National Park wraps around much of the area, offering walking and mountain-biking trails, birdwatching and lookout points over the valley, while Berowra Waters — a short drive away — adds boating, fishing and waterfront dining to the mix. Sporting ovals and local parks within Berowra Heights itself cater to junior sport and everyday family recreation, but it's the surrounding national parkland that really sets the lifestyle here apart from more built-up North Shore suburbs.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached homes, with current listings running 97% houses to just 3% townhouses — a reflection of the suburb's generous, bushland-adjacent blocks and its appeal to families wanting space rather than density. Architecture ranges from older brick-and-tile homes from the area's 1970s and '80s development boom through to more contemporary rebuilds that make the most of elevated bush and valley views, with many properties backing directly onto reserve.
The property market
Berowra Heights carries a median house price of $1.50 million, with values up 5.5% recently — a solid result that points to steady, ongoing demand for the suburb's bush-and-space combination. Median rent sits at $788 a week, giving a picture of a market that's owner-occupier heavy rather than investor-driven, which fits with the area's older median age and family-focused reputation. Buyers are almost exclusively looking at houses here rather than townhouses or units, and that scarcity of alternative dwelling types has helped keep upward pressure on prices as competition for well-located blocks continues.
Market snapshot
Berowra Heights property market
Median sale price
$1.50m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$788
per week
Gross rental yield
2.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.13m
Median
$1.50m
Premium
$1.73m
Days on market
28
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
35
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Berowra Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Berowra Heights, NSW 2082.
Population
5,286
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,468
median, per week
Median rent
$580
per week
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Berowra Heights
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Berowra Heights
$1.45m
2/1 Alan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.45m
106 Berowra Waters Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
6/2-4 Kita Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.85m
6B Barnetts Road
Sold ~June 2026
$68k
109A Berowra Waters Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.85m
162-166 Turner Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Berowra Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Berowra Heights?
The median house price in Berowra Heights, NSW is $1.50m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.5%.
How much is rent in Berowra Heights?
The median weekly rent in Berowra Heights is around $788 per week.
Is Berowra Heights a good place to live?
Berowra Heights is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,286 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Berowra Heights?
Berowra Heights has a population of 5,286 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Berowra Heights?
There is 1 school in or near Berowra Heights, including Wideview Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Berowra Heights?
Properties in Berowra Heights take around 28 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Berowra Heights?
Entry-level properties in Berowra Heights start around $1.13m, while premium homes reach $1.73m.
What suburbs are near Berowra Heights?
Suburbs near Berowra Heights include Berowra, Berowra Waters, Cowan and Berrilee.
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