Berowra Heights, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Berowra Heights, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Berowra Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.60139 |
| Longitude | 151.13762 |
| Population | 5,162 |
| Density | 646.1 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 218 m |
| Postcode | 2082 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 30 km north-northwest |
Berowra Heights is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,162. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 646.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 218 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km north-northwest of Sydney. Berowra Heights is located at 33.6014°S, 151.1376°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2082. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Berowra Heights clings to the ridgeline, a verdant perch overlooking the vast, blue expanse of the Hawkesbury River. It lies 11.4 km north-north-east of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 20°T), and is situated 13.8 km north of Wahroonga. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a fragrant reminder of the surrounding bushland that spills down towards the water's edge. Homes are scattered amongst the trees, their colours softened by the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy, and the quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the calls of native birds. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, a series of gentle slopes and steeper inclines that offer glimpses of the river winding its way through the landscape, a ribbon of life in the ancient sandstone.
The history of Berowra Heights is intrinsically linked to the waterway it commands, a vital artery for Indigenous peoples for millennia and later a thoroughfare for early European settlers exploring this rugged country. The post-war era saw a surge in development, transforming the area into a desirable residential locale for those seeking a connection to nature without sacrificing proximity to the city's conveniences. The local economy, while not defined by a single industry, benefits from its position as a gateway to the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, drawing in visitors who appreciate the abundant natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Berowra Heights offers a particular kind of peace, a sense of being both connected and wonderfully apart, where the rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons dictate the pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berowra Heights, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Berowra Heights, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Berowra Heights includes the postcode (2082), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Berowra Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |