Berowra Heights

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2082
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,645,000.

The upward trend in home prices in BEROWRA HEIGHTS, 2082 averaged 8.05% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $830 mark, reflecting a 2.62% increase in returns based on the current median price in BEROWRA HEIGHTS.

An average of 6.33 real estate transactions take place per month in BEROWRA HEIGHTS which translates to 76 per annum.

76 properties were sold in BEROWRA HEIGHTS in 2016, making it the 131st most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

BEROWRA HEIGHTS, 2082 places 992nd in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Berowra Heights, located approximately 39 kilometres north-west of Sydney's central business district, is an outer suburb within the Hornsby Shire of New South Wales. The name "Berowra" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "place of many shells."

According to the 2021 census, Berowra Heights has a population of 5,286 people, with a median age of 40. The suburb is predominantly composed of families, with 77.9% of residents born in Australia and notable communities from England (6.7%), New Zealand (1.3%), China (1.1%), South Africa (1%), and the Philippines (0.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.8% of the population.

Public transportation in Berowra Heights includes bus services operated by CDC NSW. Route 599 connects Berowra Heights to Berowra railway station, while Route 597 links Berowra to Hornsby railway station. Additionally, access to Berowra Heights is via Berowra Waters Road from the east, and the Berowra Waters Ferry, a car ferry, connects Berowra Waters with the western end of Berowra Waters Road.

Essential establishments in Berowra Heights encompass three shopping areas: the highway precinct, the Village Green, and the Berowra Marketplace (Foodtown). These areas feature a Bendigo Bank Community Bank, a Coles supermarket, two pharmacies, a comprehensive medical centre, and various restaurants.

The suburb offers educational institutions such as Wideview Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School. While Berowra Heights does not have a high school, it falls within the catchment zones of three New South Wales public high schools: Ku-ring-gai High School in North Turramurra (co-educational), Asquith Boys High School, and Asquith Girls High School.

Berowra Heights's proximity to bushland supports recreational activities, offering residents access to various walking trails and natural landscapes. The suburb's combination of accessible transportation, essential services, and recreational facilities contributes to its residential appeal. 

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