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Berkshire Park NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Berkshire Park, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Berkshire Park NSW is 2,149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berkshire Park is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Berkshire Park is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Berkshire Park has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Berkshire Park has a population density of 111.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Berkshire Park is China. The most common religion is Not stated (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berkshire Park is $2,571.

There were 25 recorded offences in Berkshire Park in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Berkshire Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Berkshire Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$756/wk

$39,312 per year

#4411 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,571/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Berkshire Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.7% (1,307) Female 39.3% (845)

Population Density

111.5

people per km²

2,149 people · 19.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,194

Family income/wk

Berkshire Park Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Berkshire Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.1% 155 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.9% 57 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Berkshire Park Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

China

3.0%

Fiji

1.0%

Afghanistan

0.8%

Iran

0.7%

England

0.6%

Greece

0.4%

Egypt

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Berkshire Park Religion

Not stated

55.5%

Catholic

24.4%

No Religion

9.6%

Anglican

5.6%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Islam

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.0%

Eastern Orthodox

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Berkshire Park Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Berkshire Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

42.0%

Arabic

17.9%

Cantonese

14.3%

Mandarin

7.1%

Greek

7.1%

IAL Punjabi

4.5%

Italian

4.5%

Hindi

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Berkshire Park Employment

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Employed full-time

13.9% 256 people

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Employed part-time

8.8% 162 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 19 people

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Not in labour force

76.3% 1,403 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Berkshire Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.3%

Bachelor Degree

14.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Berkshire Park Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.1%

Managers

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Professionals

9.0%

Labourers

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Berkshire Park Field of Study

Engineering

32.4%

Architecture & Building

17.0%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Health

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Education

3.1%

Information Technology

2.7%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Berkshire Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Berkshire Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

19.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Berkshire Park Marital Status

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Married

39.6% 777

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Separated

2.7% 53

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Divorced

5.8% 114

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Widowed

2.1% 41

👤

Never married

49.7% 975

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Berkshire Park Ancestry

Australian

25.0%

Maltese

24.6%

English

21.6%

Other

9.0%

Irish

3.9%

Scottish

3.9%

Italian

3.3%

Chinese

2.9%

German

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Lebanese

1.5%

Indian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Berkshire Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Government

11.4%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Pre-school

9.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Berkshire Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 100

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 1,873

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Berkshire Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.7% 95

—

Not a volunteer

88.3% 717

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Berkshire Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.5%

$300-$449/mo

10.5%

$800-$999/mo

7.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Berkshire Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.3%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Truck

10.7%

Walked only

7.4%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Other

1.6%

Bicycle

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Berkshire Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

23.3%

3 vehicles

23.9%

4+ vehicles

30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Berkshire Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

27.9%

4 bedrooms

44.4%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Berkshire Park Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

25.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Berkshire Park Indigenous Population

15.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

641

Indigenous residents

3,534

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Berkshire Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Berkshire Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Berkshire Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

28.7%

Couple — no children

22.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Berkshire Park Military Service

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Previously served

1.2% 10

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Never served

98.8% 804

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Berkshire Park Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 128

—

Did not provide

84.2% 682

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Berkshire Park Children Ever Born

No children

24.5%

1 child

8.2%

2 children

30.4%

3 children

21.4%

4 children

13.5%

5+ children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Berkshire Park When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Berkshire Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

26.7%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Berkshire Park Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

13.3%

6+ persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Berkshire Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

877

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Berkshire Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.1%

Step family — no other children

7.6%

Blended family — no other children

4.2%

Intact family — other children present

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Berkshire Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 25 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Berkshire Park Schools

schools nearby

government

933

avg ICSEA score

283

total students

Bligh Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 283 students

933

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Berkshire Park Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,036/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Berkshire Park

Your weekly income

≈ $8,823/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,586/wk

Rent share 22.1%

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Berkshire Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Cattai

Pop: 1,077 Income: $969/wk Rent: $560/wk

Old Erowal Bay

Pop: 1,080 Income: $579/wk Rent: $350/wk

St Huberts Island

Pop: 1,080 Income: $753/wk Rent: $560/wk

Pelaw Main

Pop: 1,080 Income: $626/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 1,081 Income: $836/wk Rent: $450/wk

Mount Kembla

Pop: 1,083 Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkshire Park

What is the population of Berkshire Park NSW?

The population of Berkshire Park NSW is 2,149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 111.5 people per km².Berkshire Park is ranked #2,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Berkshire Park?

The median personal income in Berkshire Park NSW is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $2,036 per week.Family income is $2,194 per week.Berkshire Park is ranked #4,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Berkshire Park?

Median rent in Berkshire Park NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Berkshire Park ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Berkshire Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berkshire Park NSW is $2,571. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Berkshire Park?

The median age in Berkshire Park NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berkshire Park a good suburb to live in?

Berkshire Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,149.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10305. All dollar figures in AUD.