Suburb comparison
Berowra vs Hornsby — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Hornsby commands a $113K premium on median property price over Berowra; Hornsby is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hornsby 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
Hornsby
2077
Choose Berowra if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Berowra leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Hornsby if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Berowra or Hornsby more expensive?
- Hornsby has the higher median house price ($1.79M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
- Which is better for renters — Berowra or Hornsby?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $690/wk in Hornsby, making Hornsby the more affordable rental market.
- Is Berowra or Hornsby 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 Hornsby?
- Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Hornsby has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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