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Berala NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Berala, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Berala NSW is 8,757 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berala is $595 per week ($30,940 per year). Median rent in Berala is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Berala has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Berala has a population density of 4115.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Berala is China. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berala is $2,000.
There were 74 recorded offences in Berala in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (25 offences).
Berala Map
Berala Population
Berala Median Income & Rent
Berala Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Berala Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Berala Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Berala Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Berala Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Berala Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Berala Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Berala Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Berala Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Berala Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Berala Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Berala Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Berala Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Berala Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Berala Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Berala School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Berala Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Berala Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Berala Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Berala How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Berala Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Berala Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Berala Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Berala Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Berala Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Berala Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Berala Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Berala Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Berala Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Berala Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Berala When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Berala Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Berala Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Berala Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Berala Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Berala Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 74 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Berala Schools
Showing 15 of 38 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berala
What is the population of Berala NSW?
The population of Berala NSW is 8,757 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4115.5 people per km².Berala is ranked #794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Berala?
The median personal income in Berala NSW is $595 per week, or $30,940 per year.The median household income is $1,552 per week.Family income is $1,620 per week.Berala is ranked #7,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Berala?
Median rent in Berala NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Berala ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Berala?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berala NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Berala?
The median age in Berala NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Berala a good suburb to live in?
Berala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,757.The median income is $595/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10299. All dollar figures in AUD.