New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Berrara NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Berrara NSW is 333 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berrara is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Berrara is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Berrara has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Berrara has a population density of 459.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrara is $1,684.

There were 1 recorded offences in Berrara in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Berrara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Berrara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$335/wk

$1,452 per month

#3743 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,684/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Berrara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (166) Female 50.7% (171)

Population Density

459.2

people per km²

333 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Berrara 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)

Berrara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.6% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.4% 36 dwellings

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

Berrara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Berrara Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

14.6%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Eastern Orthodox

1.2%

Pentecostal

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Berrara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Berrara Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 63 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 59 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

49.4% 122 people

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

Berrara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Berrara Occupation

Professionals

29.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Managers

15.9%

Labourers

9.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Community & Personal Service

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Sales Workers

2.8%

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

Berrara Field of Study

Architecture & Building

19.6%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Health

17.5%

Education

12.4%

Engineering

11.3%

Society & Culture

8.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.1%

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

Berrara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Berrara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Berrara Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 175

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Separated

3.1% 9

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Divorced

8.9% 26

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Widowed

7.5% 22

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Never married

20.5% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Berrara Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

32.4%

Irish

13.6%

Scottish

8.0%

Other

4.1%

German

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Berrara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.3%

Secondary — Government

29.8%

Vocational Education

19.1%

Pre-school

12.8%

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

Berrara Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 34

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No need for assistance

94.2% 557

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

Berrara Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.6% 61

—

Not a volunteer

76.4% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Berrara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Berrara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.7%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Bicycle

4.6%

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

Berrara Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.6%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

16.3%

4+ vehicles

9.8%

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

Berrara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Berrara Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Berrara Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

577

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Berrara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Berrara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Berrara Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.9%

Couple — children under 15

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Berrara Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 13

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Never served

94.9% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Berrara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 38

—

Did not provide

85.4% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Berrara Children Ever Born

No children

11.8%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

49.0%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

7.8%

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

Berrara When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Berrara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

39.1%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Berrara Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Berrara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

268

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Berrara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Berrara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Berrara Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,269/wk

Median Rent $335/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Berrara

Your weekly income

≈ $5,499/month

Median rent $335/wk

Left after rent $934/wk

Rent share 26.4%

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Berrara vs State & National Average

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Pop: 167 Income: $466/wk Rent: $265/wk

Currawang

Pop: 167 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mondrook

Pop: 167 Income: $601/wk Rent: $258/wk

Parma

Pop: 167 Income: $785/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Pop: 167 Income: $667/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 167 Income: $680/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berrara

What is the population of Berrara NSW?

The population of Berrara NSW is 333 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 459.2 people per km².Berrara is ranked #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Berrara?

The median personal income in Berrara NSW is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,269 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.Berrara is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Berrara?

Median rent in Berrara NSW is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Berrara ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Berrara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrara NSW is $1,684. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Berrara?

The median age in Berrara NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berrara a good suburb to live in?

Berrara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 333.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% 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: 10312. All dollar figures in AUD.