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Berrima NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Berrima NSW is 813 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berrima is $925 per week ($48,100 per year). Median rent in Berrima is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Berrima has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Berrima has a population density of 14.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Berrima is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrima is $2,243.

There were 4 recorded offences in Berrima in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Berrima Population

residents (Census 2021)

Berrima Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$925/wk

$48,100 per year

#1850 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$490/wk

$2,123 per month

#714 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,243/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Berrima Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (407) Female 50.1% (408)

Population Density

14.9

people per km²

813 people · 54.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,351

Family income/wk

Berrima 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)

Berrima Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 145 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 95 dwellings

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

Berrima Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Berrima Religion

No Religion

40.3%

Anglican

21.6%

Catholic

16.9%

Not stated

14.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Berrima Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Berrima Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.2%

Croatian

22.2%

German

22.2%

Afrikaans

16.7%

Italian

16.7%

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

Berrima Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 198 people

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Employed part-time

24.0% 140 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 5 people

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Not in labour force

41.2% 240 people

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

Berrima Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.9%

Certificate III/IV

25.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Postgraduate Degree

14.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Berrima Occupation

Professionals

33.2%

Managers

26.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Labourers

3.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

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

Berrima Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.0%

Health

16.1%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Creative Arts

9.1%

Engineering

9.1%

Education

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

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

Berrima Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Berrima Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Berrima Marital Status

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Married

61.0% 421

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Separated

3.8% 26

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Divorced

8.3% 57

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 35

👤

Never married

21.9% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Berrima Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

29.0%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

10.4%

Other

5.5%

German

3.7%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

1.0%

French

0.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Croatian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Berrima School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

22.8%

Primary — Government

22.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.3%

Vocational Education

14.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

Pre-school

5.5%

Secondary — Government

4.7%

Primary — Catholic

3.9%

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

Berrima Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 58

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 1,380

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

Berrima Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.5% 155

—

Not a volunteer

74.5% 452

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Berrima Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.9%

$300-$449/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

7.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

4.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Berrima How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.6%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Walked only

5.3%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Truck

4.0%

Other

3.6%

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

Berrima Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

45.0%

3 vehicles

19.8%

4+ vehicles

13.7%

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

Berrima Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

34.7%

4 bedrooms

34.0%

5 bedrooms

14.0%

6+ bedrooms

6.0%

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

Berrima Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

39.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Berrima Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,419

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Berrima Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Berrima Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Berrima Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.5%

Couple — children under 15

32.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Berrima Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 24

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Never served

96.1% 584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Berrima Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 97

—

Did not provide

84.0% 510

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Berrima Children Ever Born

No children

34.2%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

31.2%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

8.0%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Berrima When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Berrima Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

18.9%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.9%

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

Berrima Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

48.1%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Berrima Where Residents Moved From

Same address

598

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Berrima Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.4%

Step family — no other children

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Berrima Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Berrima Schools

schools nearby

government

1029

avg ICSEA score

158

total students

Berrima Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

1029

ICSEA

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

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Berrima Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.3%

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

If you earn X in Berrima

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $1,610/wk

Rent share 23.3%

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Berrima vs State & National Average

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Pop: 407 Income: $554/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 407 Income: $713/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Belford

Pop: 407 Income: $903/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gooloogong

Pop: 408 Income: $567/wk Rent: $208/wk

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Pop: 408 Income: $502/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 409 Income: $763/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berrima

What is the population of Berrima NSW?

The population of Berrima NSW is 813 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.9 people per km².Berrima is ranked #4,275 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Berrima?

The median personal income in Berrima NSW is $925 per week, or $48,100 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,351 per week.Berrima is ranked #1,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Berrima?

Median rent in Berrima NSW is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 23.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Berrima ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Berrima?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrima NSW is $2,243. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Berrima?

The median age in Berrima NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berrima a good suburb to live in?

Berrima is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 813.The median income is $925/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.3% 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: 10319. All dollar figures in AUD.