Berowra Heights

Berowra Heights 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 November 2025, the estimated population for the Berowra Heights statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,440 people. This figure reflects an increase of 154 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,286 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,269 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional six validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 663 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Berowra Heights (SA2) is anticipated to grow by 191 persons to reach a total population of around 5,631 people by 2041. This reflects an expected gain of approximately 0.7% in total over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Berowra Heights has seen approximately 7 new homes approved each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 38 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a declining population in recent years, new supply appears to be keeping pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $546,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, preserving Berowra Heights' low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 756 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts suggest Berowra Heights will gain 36 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

No projects were identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area's performance. Key initiatives 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), Sydney Metro Northwest.

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

Berowra Heights has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.9%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 2,787 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Berowra Heights is high at 67.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.9% compared to the regional 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels remained stable while employment declined by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.4%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berowra Heights' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows that Berowra Heights' median income is $60,817 and average income is $82,348. This compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Using Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $66,205 (median) and $89,644 (average). Census data ranks Berowra Heights' household, family, and personal incomes between the 76th to 90th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket is 28.7% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly. High earners make up 41.6%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income and residents rank in the 90th percentile for disposable income. Berowra Heights' SEIFA income ranking is in the 9th decile.

Berowra Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with strong rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Berowra Heights, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership stood at 40.9%, with 48.1% of dwellings mortgaged and 11.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, while the median weekly rent was $580. Nationally, Berowra Heights's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Berowra Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.9 people

Family households constitute 84.4% of all households, including 48.0% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.6%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households at 0.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people.

Berowra Heights 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 educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 35.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.1% while certificates comprise 23.3%.

Educational participation is notably high at 31.6%, including primary education (11.6%), secondary education (9.4%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

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

Transport analysis indicates 36 active stops operating within Berowra Heights, serving a mix of bus routes. These are serviced by 11 individual routes, offering 286 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per stop.

Berowra Heights's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Berowra Heights residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across younger and older age groups, according to health data.

Approximately 59% of the total population of 3,232 has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.7%) and arthritis (7.7%). A significant majority, 69.3%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney overall. There are 1,022 residents aged 65 and over, making up 18.8% of the population. Health outcomes among seniors in Berowra Heights are above average and broadly align with those of the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Berowra Heights 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 Heights' population, born in Australia, was 78.7%, with 93.3% being citizens and 90.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Berowra Heights, comprising 53.0%. Judaism, at 0.3%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney (None%).

Top ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (8.9%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) Welsh (0.7%) and South African (0.6%) populations were higher than the regional averages of None%.

Berowra Heights's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Berowra Heights 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 16.3% of the population in Berowra Heights, compared to a lower prevalence of the 25-34 cohort at 4.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 6.7%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.5% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 16.1% to 14.8%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 6.1% to 4.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Berowra Heights, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 179% (from 97 to 273 people). The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 96% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.