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 Feb 2026, the population of Berowra Heights is estimated at around 5,439 people. This reflects an increase of 153 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,286. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 5,269 in Jun 2024, following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release, and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 663 persons per square kilometer. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 63% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Berowra Heights is anticipated to grow by 196 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 0.5% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Berowra Heights has seen approximately 7 new homes approved annually since FY-21. By FY-25, around 38 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved in FY-26 to date. The population decline has been accompanied by a consistent supply of new housing, suggesting demand is being met and providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $546,000, indicating a focus on premium developments targeting high-end markets. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $1.9 million, predominantly reflecting residential development activity.

Recent building activity comprises entirely detached dwellings, maintaining Berowra Heights' low-density character and appealing to space-seeking buyers. The dwelling-to-population ratio is estimated at 756 people per approval, indicating a quiet development pace. Population forecasts project an increase of 26 residents by 2041, with current housing supply patterns expected to meet demand and potentially facilitate further population growth beyond projections.

Berowra Heights has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are 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 Heights shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Berowra Heights has a well-educated workforce. In the technology sector, it stands out in terms of representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Over the past year, it shows relative employment stability. AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data provides these figures. As of December 2025, 2,802 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicate that 47.6% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, while labour force increased by 0.9%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.2% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Berowra Heights. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Berowra Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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 indicates that income in Berowra Heights is high nationally. The median income is $60,817 and the average income stands at $82,348. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Berowra Heights would be approximately $66,205 (median) and $89,644 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Berowra Heights rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 90th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 28.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,560 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 41.6%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, with residents ranking in the 90th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Berowra Heights' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berowra Heights stood at 40.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.1%) or rented (11.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Berowra Heights was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Berowra Heights' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 15.6%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households at 0.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 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 make up 23.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berowra Heights has 36 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 11 different routes that together facilitate 286 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 193 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commutes from Berowra Heights are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 84%, while train usage stands at 9%. The area has an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.7 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 47.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 40 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Berowra Heights's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Berowra Heights.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, showing particularly low prevalence among younger cohorts. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (3,232 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.7 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 69.3%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,060 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader 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, when compared to its wider region, showed similar levels of cultural diversity. Specifically, 78.7% of its population were born in Australia, with 93.3% being citizens, and 90.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Berowra Heights, accounting for 53.0% of the population.

However, Judaism stood out as overrepresented, comprising 0.3% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.1%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (8.9%). Notably, Russian, Welsh, and South Australian ethnicities had higher representations in Berowra Heights than regionally, at 0.6%, 0.7%, and 0.6% respectively.

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 median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 16.1% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 4.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.1%, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 16.1% to 14.5%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 6.1% to 4.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Berowra Heights. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 156%, reaching 278 people from 108, leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.