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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Berowra is around 4,681, reflecting a decrease of 81 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated at 4,678 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, with an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 564 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb of Berowra is expected to grow by 125 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.6% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Berowra averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 69 homes. As of FY26, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $490,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year, $3.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berowra has similar development levels per capita, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, this level is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving Berowra's low-density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 259 people per approval, Berowra maintains its status as a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Berowra is forecasted to gain 122 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Berowra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact this area. Key projects include upgrades to Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney rail lines, Hills Shire Council's Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms in Northern Beaches, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.

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

Berowra has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

Workforce participation in Berowra is similar to Greater Sydney's at 68.8%. According to Census responses, a high proportion of residents work from home, with 52.7% doing so, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Berowra has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, Berowra's labour force increased by 0.4%, while employment declined by 0.4%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2% and the labour force grew by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Berowra's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for local population projections.

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

The suburb of Berowra had a median taxpayer income of $62,323 and an average income of $84,222 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,755 (median) and $92,914 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,781. Looking at income distribution, the $4000+ bracket dominates with 28.5% of residents (1,334 people), unlike trends in metropolitan regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic strength emerges through 46.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Berowra, as per the latest Census, 94.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.5% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure, which comprised 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berowra stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 48.9% and rented dwellings making up 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Berowra was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 comprise 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 make up the remaining 14.5%, consisting of 13.6% lone person households and 0.8% group households. 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 21.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.8% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berowra has 45 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,556 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the dominant mode at 84%, while 11% use train services. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 52.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 222 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per stop.

Berowra's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Berowra.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch. The prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate was exceptionally high, found to be approximately 60% of the total population (2,816 people). The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 70.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Berowra has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (791 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Berowra, as per the census data from June 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. Specifically, 14.7% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, and 27.0% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Berowra, comprising 53.4% of the population.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.8%, matching the Greater Sydney average. In terms of ancestry, English heritage dominated at 30.0%, substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Australian ancestry followed closely at 25.7%, also above the regional average of 17.8%. 'Other' ancestry was notably lower at 8.5% compared to the regional average of 16.0%. Certain ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%), New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.5%), and French (0.7% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented in Berowra compared to regional averages.

Berowra's median age exceeds the national pattern

Berowra's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berowra has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.8% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (6.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 5.3% to 7.1%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 13.4% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 15.5% to 14.3%. By 2041, Berowra's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 165%, adding 131 residents to reach 211. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 92% of the population growth, while declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 55-64.