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 Feb 2026, Berowra's population is estimated at around 4,921, reflecting an increase of 159 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 3.3% increase from the previous figure of 4,762 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,791 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional six validated new addresses since the Census date. This population density equates to approximately 592 persons per square kilometer. Berowra's growth rate of 3.3% since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the SA4 region, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed around 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth in the suburb of Berowra. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to grow by 116 persons by 2041, reflecting a reduction of approximately 0.3% in total over the 17-year period.

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 indicates Berowra averaged around 13 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 69 homes. As of FY26, 6 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $490,000, indicating focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This year, $3.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berowra has similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. Nationally, this level is below average, suggesting possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining Berowra's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The area has approximately 257 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With stable or declining population projections, Berowra should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

No local infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could 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 labour market in Berowra demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Berowra has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.5%. Over the past year, employment remained stable while labour force increased by 0.8%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points.

The area has a higher proportion of residents working from home compared to Greater Sydney, at 52.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors. Berowra specializes in education & training employment, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.6% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population figures.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that Berowra's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than the national median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,023 in Greater Sydney. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $67,845 (median) and $91,684 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Berowra rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,781. Income distribution data shows that 28.5% of locals (1,402 people) earn above $4,000 per week, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant at 30.9%. A notable 46.3% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity in the area. Housing costs account for 13.5% of income. Berowra's strong earnings place its residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income. 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 data, 94.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berowra stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.9% and rented ones at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Berowra was $580, compared to $470 in Sydney metro. Nationally, Berowra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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, which is 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 the most common at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (21.4%). Educational participation is high, with 31.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.7% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.8% of residents 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, providing a total of 1,556 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 84%, while train usage stands at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, with 52.7% doing so, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 222 trips per day, 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 shows Berowra's health metrics are strong.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low among the general population, nearing national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the total population (2,960 people) having it. The most common conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 70.9% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Berowra has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (826 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes for seniors are above average but rank 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's population showed greater linguistic diversity, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the majority of local markets. Born overseas, 27.0% of Berowra residents were born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Berowra, comprising 53.4%, while Judaism had an overrepresentation at 0.8%, matching Greater Sydney's percentage.

Ancestry-wise, English (30.0%) and Australian (25.7%) groups were substantially higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8%, respectively. However, the Other ancestry group was notably lower at 8.5%, compared to the regional average of 16.0%. Notable differences existed in Hungarian (0.5%), New Zealand (1.0%), and French (0.7%) ethnic groups' representation, each higher than their respective 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 (14.2%) but a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (6.2%). According to the 2021 Census, Berowra's 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 proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 15.5% to 14.3%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Berowra's age profile by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 168%, adding 132 residents and reaching a total of 211. This growth will be driven primarily by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 94% of the anticipated population increase. However, projections also indicate declines in the populations of those aged 0-4 and 55-64.