Average rent in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, NSW — 2026

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is part of the Hornsby council area and sits 32km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,790 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $560/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 12% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$560/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,790

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
32 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hornsby

Renting in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan

Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $560/week — about 32% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (87% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,790, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan is 32km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, NSW was $560. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan sat at $560 — 32% above the state average. The suburb is 32km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (94% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan's $560/week (ABS 2021): Newtown (NSW), Lane Cove, Bangalow. On the higher end, you've got Randwick - North, Annandale (NSW), Marsden Park - Shanes Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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