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Suburb comparison

Berowra vs Hornsby Heights — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Hornsby Heights commands a $65K premium on median property price over Berowra; Hornsby Heights is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hornsby Heights 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 Heights

2077

MetricBerowraHornsby Heights
Median house price$1.68M$1.74M
Median unit price$1.21M
Median weekly rent$750/wk$690/wk
Annual price growth+13.2%+8.8%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage97.5%68.4%
Schools in postcode28

Choose Berowra if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose Hornsby Heights if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Hornsby Heights leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Berowra or Hornsby Heights more expensive?
Hornsby Heights has the higher median house price ($1.74M) compared with $1.68M in Berowra.
Which is better for renters — Berowra or Hornsby Heights?
Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Berowra and $690/wk in Hornsby Heights, making Hornsby Heights the more affordable rental market.
Is Berowra or Hornsby Heights 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 Heights?
Berowra has 2 schools in the postcode, and Hornsby Heights has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Berowra 2081Hornsby Heights 2077