Berowra

Berowra 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 the estimated population of the suburb of Berowra is around 4730. This reflects a decrease of 32 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4762. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4718, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 569 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 63% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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 a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated in the suburb of Berowra, with an expected growth of 130 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of approximately 3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Berowra is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Berowra has averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 54 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost value for new properties is $490,000, consistent with regional patterns.

This financial year, commercial approvals totalling $5.7 million have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Comparatively, Berowra has 19.0% less new development per person than Greater Sydney. Nationally, it ranks at the 26th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This level is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

Recent development in Berowra has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving its low density nature. This focus on detached housing attracts space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 634 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Berowra will gain 144 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Berowra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades, Hills Shire Council Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024-2025 Infrastructure Works, NSW Government Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms (Northern Beaches), and Sydney Metro Northwest.

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The employment landscape in Berowra shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Berowra has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,694 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Berowra stands at 69.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, education & training employs 1.3 times the regional average share of workers.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, while employment dropped by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berowra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Berowra's median income among taxpayers was $62,323 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $84,222 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,182 (median) and $94,842 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked exceptionally at the 94th percentile ($2,781 weekly). Income brackets indicated that the predominant cohort spanned 28.5% of locals (1,348 people) in the $4000+ category, unlike trends at regional levels where 30.9% fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 46.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounted for 13.5% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Berowra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 61.4% houses and 38.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berowra was at 38.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.9%) or rented (12.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berowra was $2,700, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,500. The median weekly rent in Berowra was recorded at $580, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Berowra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.5% of all households, including 50.1% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Berowra demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 38.1%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 57.1%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (21.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.7%), secondary education (9.8%), and tertiary education (5.5%). The area has two schools serving primary education: Pacific Berowra Christian School and Berowra Public School, collectively educating 346 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (7.3 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 16.1).

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

Berowra has 42 operational public transport stops offering a blend of train and bus services. These stops are served by 24 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 4,084 weekly passenger journeys. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 583 trips daily across all routes, translating to around 97 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Berowra is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Berowra shows better-than-average health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 60% of its total population of 2,846 has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 8.1% of residents) and arthritis (7.5%), while 70.9% report having no medical ailments at all, compared to 74.0% in Greater Sydney. Berowra has a senior population of 16.3%, or 770 people aged 65 and over. The health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to those of the general population.

Berowra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Berowra, as per the census conducted on the 29th of August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. It was recorded that 14.7% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home and 27.0% were born overseas. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Berowra, with 53.4% of people identifying as such.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation in Berowra compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.8% of its population being Jewish compared to a regional average of 0.4%. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents were English at 30.0%, Australian at 25.7%, and Other at 8.5%. Notably, Hungarian, New Zealand, and French ethnicities showed higher representations in Berowra compared to regional averages, with 0.5%, 1.0%, and 0.7% respectively.

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

Berowra's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 55-64 in Berowra is notably higher at 14.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 6.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the age group 15-24 has increased from 13.4% to 15.1%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 5.3% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 15.5% to 14.4%. By 2041, Berowra's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 177%, adding 134 residents to reach 210. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 94% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts.