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Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has an estimated 11,778 residents, down 0.1% since the 2021 Census, with 131 projects tracked in the area around Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Positioned 29 kilometres north from Sydney CBD, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a distinctive blend of natural charm, established family living, and economic strength. The locality is renowned for its picturesque landscapes where native greenery interfaces with pristine waterways, supporting thriving marine life, boating, and waterfront dining near historic settlements. As of Aug 2026, the area's estimated resident population (ERP) stands at approximately 11,778, indicating minimal net variation from the 11,790 residents documented at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch analysis reveals that demographic levels have held steady, with fresh address additions following the Census indicating restrained residential growth and lower property turnover relative to the overall population.
Demographically, the community is characterised by a high concentration of middle-aged inhabitants, married households, and families with children, particularly those aged 45 to 54yo.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Positioned 29 kilometres north from Sydney CBD, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a distinctive blend of natural charm, established family living, and economic strength. The locality is renowned for its picturesque landscapes where native greenery interfaces with pristine waterways, supporting thriving marine life, boating, and waterfront dining near historic settlements. As of Aug 2026, the area's estimated resident population (ERP) stands at approximately 11,778, indicating minimal net variation from the 11,790 residents documented at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch analysis reveals that demographic levels have held steady, with fresh address additions following the Census indicating restrained residential growth and lower property turnover relative to the overall population.
Demographically, the community is characterised by a high concentration of middle-aged inhabitants, married households, and families with children, particularly those aged 45 to 54yo.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,707 in 2001 and 11,761 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,778 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 15.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28%.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for income and the 87th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is $742 a week, down 7.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 6% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.4%.
6% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $614 in 2017, $813 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Yallambee Road, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,950,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 83 Barnetts Road, Berowra Heights NSW 2082 | $1,607,500 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Blue Ridge Crescent, Berowra Heights NSW 2082 | $1,400,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 1/60 Koloona Street, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,285,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 17 Crowley Road, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,217,500 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 38 Helvetia Avenue, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,185,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/1 Alan Road, Berowra Heights NSW 2082 | $1,500,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 26 Rickard Road, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,350,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Willunga Road, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,870,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Redwood Avenue, Berowra NSW 2081 | $1,550,000 | 28 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 5 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 14 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,603,750 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $742 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | -7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.60m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.18m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,603,750 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 5 Jun 2026 to 14 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $813 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +1.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Hornsby | $732 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Hornsby, over 12 months | +8.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 114 tracked applications: 48 approved, 19 under assessment, 47 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 131 projects in and around Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, 26 of them under construction.
The project delivers a dedicated 750-metre shared pedestrian and cycle path, including an elevated timber boardwalk along the Hawkesbury River foreshore between Kangaroo Point and Brooklyn township.
Substantial site transformation at 5 Beaumont Road to establish an upgraded Hornsby Shire Council service depot and resource recovery facility. The development features an 800sqm maintenance workshop, heavy vehicle parking yard, dedicated residential waste bin storage areas, an automated truck wash facility, demountable office and staff amenities, and a…
Development application (DA/695/2026 / PAN-656947) proposing the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a multi-storey industrial warehouse building. The development includes high-clearance warehousing, ancillary corporate office suites, on-site vehicle loading and parking, and integrated site signage.
Development proposal (DA/501/2024) lodged with Hornsby Shire Council for a large-scale industrial and warehouse facility. The project comprises warehouse bays, integrated multi-level administrative offices, heavy vehicle loading areas, car parking, and civil stormwater infrastructure across a 1.98-hectare industrial parcel.
A Hornsby Shire Council led planning proposal (PP-2025-1608) to amend the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 and implement the short term recommendations of the adopted Hornsby Employment Land Study 2021, which identified increasing the industrial capacity of Mount Kuring-gai and Asquith as a priority action.
Addition of about 120 hectares of bushland to the northern end of Berowra Valley National Park adjoining Mount Colah. The extension secures long term protection of endangered ecological communities and habitat, strengthens bushland corridors in the Berowra Creek catchment and improves local walking and recreation opportunities for nearby suburbs.
Infrastructure reconstruction works along Colah Road in Mount Colah, delivering Stage 2 upgrades following initial road corridor improvements. Works encompass full-depth road pavement reconstruction, updated stormwater drainage systems, kerb and guttering renewal, and pedestrian footpath upgrades to enhance safety and durability.
Boutique land release of 26 large residential lots in an elevated bushland setting on the northern edge of Mount Colah, completed in 2023-2024.
Subdivision of two combined lots at Mount Colah (about 10,472 sqm) into 10 residential lots, marketed by OwnerDeveloper as a 2-into-10 house and land project with contemporary 4-bedroom homes. The developer's project page describes Development Application approval for three 4-bedroom homes and three detached granny flats. Completion is listed as in progress.
Full-length road reconstruction of Varna Street, Mount Colah, from Yirra Road to the end of the street, delivered under Hornsby Shire Council's Local Roads Improvement Program.
The Mount Colah Station Upgrade has delivered a new accessible footbridge with three lifts, upgraded station entries, improved paths of travel and platform resurfacing, replacing the former footbridge and removing many stairs.
Stage 2 streetscape and public domain revitalisation along the Pacific Highway corridor extending north to Mount Colah Railway Station and village retail centre. Scope includes footpath widening, shared cycle paths, WSUD water treatment garden beds, and street tree planting[cite: 1].
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Estimated completion year of the 82 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 26, 2027 27, 2028 19, 2029 3, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 17 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 114 substantial development applications lodged in and around Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan over the past 5 years, 89 in the last 12 months; 19 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 9, 2023 7, 2024 5, 2025 4, 2026 (to Oct) 88.
Key application Pacific Highway, Brooklyn Retail | $4.3m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 114 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 89 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 24 | ABS building approvals | 36th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 19 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 include: 5 Beaumont Road Depot and Resource Recovery Upgrade (Approved); 9-11 Mundowi Road Industrial Facility (Under Assessment); Mount Kuring-gai Industrial Precinct - Hornsby Employment Lands Planning Proposal (Under Assessment); Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Corridor Upgrades (Construction); and Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026 (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Environmental & Disaster Management, and Manufacturing, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, placing the area among the bottom 15% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 area has seen 47 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2's current population of 11,778 has been supported by 24 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 24, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 has seen 120 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,778 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | -0.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 144 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 31st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,790 | 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 81.75 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,778 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,761 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2 has lost approximately 12 people and shown a 0.10% decrease from the 11,790 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is estimated at 144 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (68.8%), Natural increase (31.2%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 68.8% of overall population gains.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 at 42 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 42 years as at August 2026, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is 5 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 15.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (6.3% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.4% of the population in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.8% of the population in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 87% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,505 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $87,299 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,497 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $967 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 42.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,878 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 14.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is approximately $70,748. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,505.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is approximately $92,869. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $87,299.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is approximately $70,748 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,505 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is approximately $92,869 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $87,299 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2's households (~28.0% / 1,118 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $2,497/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $2,878/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $967/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is among the highest in Australia, with the median assessed at $66,505 while the average income stands at $87,299. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,748 (median) and $92,869 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $9,319 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2's disposable income is $9,319 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 69.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,432 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,331 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,671 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 has approximately 6,432 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 stands at 3.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.6% of employment), education & training (12.6%), and professional & technical (11.4%). Other significant employers include construction and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is 69.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2 shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 12.6% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 36.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 22.6% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
36.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
28.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2 ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (24.1%), Certificate (22.6%), Advanced Diploma (11.9%).
31.0% of the population in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.6% in primary school, 9.6% in secondary school, 5.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is 1087, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 6 schools within the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,052 students.
The berowra - brooklyn - cowan sa2 includes 6 primary schools.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.9% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.4% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,992 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,988 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 83.1% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 had 3,992 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 3,988 households today.
The average household size in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 83.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.9%), group households (1.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,317 family households, couples with children account for 46.9% of all households, couples without children at home 26.4%, and single parent families 9.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 83.1% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.9% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 29.0% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 15.9% of all households in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.1% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 23.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 88.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 23.7% born overseas.
The main religion in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.5% of people in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan are English, comprising 30.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 26.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 8.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%) and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
23.7% of the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
11.4% of the population in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.6% of the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
92.8% of the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 40.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 94.2% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,528 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 47.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $560 | 2021 Census, weekly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 43rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, 40.0% of homes are owned outright, 47.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 12.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 94.2% of dwellings in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 are houses.
In the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, 1.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 stands at 40.0%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $2,528, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is $1,501, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 23.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 23.4% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 22.4% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 consists of 94.2% detached houses, 4.3% semi-detached dwellings, 1.3% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan consumes approximately 13.9% of median household income ($10,812 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan show attached dwellings contributing 13% of approvals compared to 6% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 87% of applications versus 94% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 80th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.0% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
Around 60.6% of people in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, 3.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.3% of people in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.5% of the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.0% of people in the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2, 60.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 130 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,132 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 52nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 92 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 23 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 49.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 130 public transport stops within the Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2.
The Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan SA2 has 2,132 weekly trips across 23 routes, averaging 304 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 229 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 641 m away and the nearest school 692 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 130 stops nearby, 2,132 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 11 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 11th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 641 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 692 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 959 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 10.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 11.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 8 long day care centres with 401 places in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, about 1.3 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, placing the area among the bottom 15% of areas assessed nationally.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's resilient property market has recorded 144 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 94% residential, 2% commercial and 3% vacant land transactions.
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.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 87% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
In terms of cultural diversity, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan has an estimated 11,778 residents, down 0.1% since the 2021 Census, with 131 projects tracked in the area around Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (121021404). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
