Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan
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Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's population is around 11,758 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 32 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,790 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,735 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 143 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 62.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 399 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan averaged approximately 24 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 122 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value for new properties is $479,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In terms of commercial development activity, $11.3 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, signifying balanced commercial growth. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 38th percentile nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. This activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

The area's new building activity comprises 95% detached dwellings and 5% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With an estimated count of 427 people per dwelling approval, the area has a quiet, low-activity development environment. Looking ahead, Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan is projected to grow by 370 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades, Kooroowall-undi (Peat Island) and Foreshore Development Project, Old Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge Maintenance, and Connecting Northern Beaches - Cycling & Walking Paths. The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.4%.

The area had 6,553 residents employed at this time, which was 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was also higher at 67.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area showed strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing was under-represented at 3.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Analysis based on AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data for the year to June 2025 showed a decrease in labour force by 0.3% and employment decline of 1.2%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is extremely high nationally. The median income is $60,388 and the average income stands at $81,606. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,003 (median) and $91,897 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household incomes rank exceptionally at the 91st percentile ($2,497 weekly). Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 28.0% of locals (3,292 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (42.0% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 61.4% were houses and 38.6% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan stood at 40.0%, with mortgaged properties at 47.6% and rented ones at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,528, higher than Sydney's average of $2,500. Weekly rent median was $560, compared to Sydney's $480. Nationally, Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,528 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.1% of all households, including 46.9% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.9%, with lone person households at 15.9% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than Greater Sydney's average of 2.7.

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 36.6%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 57.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Six schools operate within Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, educating approximately 1,052 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1087). All six schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.9, below the regional average of 16.1, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 103 active transport stops operating within Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan area. These include a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. There are 25 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively facilitating 4,350 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 236 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 621 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan demonstrates above-average health outcomes for both young and old age cohorts. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in this area.

Approximately 61% of the total population (7,148 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 69.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,148 people), which is higher than the 17.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan showed higher cultural diversity with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 23.7% born overseas, compared to Greater Sydney's averages of 35.7% and 36.0%, respectively (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016). Christianity was the predominant religion in Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan at 51.5%. Judaism showed slight overrepresentation with 0.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.4%.

For ancestry, English (30.7%) and Australian (26.6%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 21.7% and 19.5%, respectively. Notable ethnic group divergences included Welsh at 0.8% (vs regionally 0.5%), Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 15.8% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group constitutes only 5.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.4%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 5.5% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 6.8% to 5.6%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.2% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Berowra-Brooklyn-Cowan, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 183%, reaching 562 people from 198. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.