Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
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Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's population is 14,272 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,200 people. The change was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 14,226 in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,139 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 62.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by just below the median of regional areas nationally, reaching a population of 16,050 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 12.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Between financial year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25232 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY-26. The area's population has declined recently, suggesting that the new supply has kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is around $284,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year, $2.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila shows roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile nationally, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments consist of equal parts detached and attached dwellings (50% each), promoting compact living and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. With around 326 people per approval, the area maintains a low-density character.

Future projections indicate an increase of 1,729 residents by 2041, with construction keeping pace but potential competition for buyers as population grows.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Lake Heights Public Preschool, King Street Warrawong Masterplan, Berkeley Shopping Centre Upgrade, and Whimbrel Avenue Park Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Berkeley Lake Heights Cringila has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent.

As of June 2025, 5422 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 49.4% compared to 56.4% in Rest of NSW. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.4%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force increased by 0.4% while employment remained unchanged, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Berkeley Lake Heights Cringila's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila had a median taxpayer income of $46,060 and an average of $55,082 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,868 (median) and $62,028 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila fall between the 8th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 29.4% of the population (4,195 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region's 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila was 36.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (29.2%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,764, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365. Nationally, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,764 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 70.5% of all households, consisting of 29.3% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 17.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate stands at 13.2%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common with 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (28.3%). Educational participation is high at 28.4%, comprising primary education (10.5%), secondary education (8.0%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

The five schools in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila have a combined enrollment of 1,605 students. Four primary and one secondary school serve distinct age groups within the area.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila has 118 active public transport stops. These are served by 42 bus routes, offering a total of 1,336 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 160 meters for residents.

On average, there are 190 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% (6,793 people), compared to 51.4% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.6%.

A total of 63.9% report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of NSW. The area has 18.1% seniors (2,583 people), with health outcomes among them presenting challenges broadly in line with the general population's profile.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 29.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila, comprising 55.6% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 11.4%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (22.5%), English (20.0%), and Other (14.0%). Notably, Macedonian (6.8%) and Serbian (1.1%) groups are overrepresented in Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila compared to regional averages of 3.8% and 0.8%, respectively. Additionally, the Lebanese group is also notably higher at 3.4%.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (14.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (9.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 25 to 34 increased from 13.2% to 14.4% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 55 to 64 decreased from 12.5% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 32%, reaching 2,705 people from the current 2,052. Conversely, the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.