Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was 14,200 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is estimated to be around 14,275, an increase of 75 people (0.5%). This growth is inferred from ABS data: the estimated resident population was 14,234 in June 2024 and there were 56 validated new addresses since Aug 2021. The population density is approximately 1,139 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed around 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, the population is expected to increase just below the median of regional areas nationally by 2041, reaching around 15,983 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 12.1% over the 17 years from Aug 2021 to Aug 2041.

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 has averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 232 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY26 so far. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply is keeping pace with demand, providing ample choices for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $385,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $2.8 million worth of commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Berkeley Lake Heights Cringila shows roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks in the 52nd percentile nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. The new developments consist of 50% detached dwellings and 50% attached dwellings, catering to compact living and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (88%). Future projections indicate that Berkeley Lake Heights Cringila will add approximately 1,726 residents by 2041.

Construction activity is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases. The area reflects a low-density character, with around 326 people per approval.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects 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 at 9.3% is higher than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 49.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There's specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing (1.7 times the regional level), but agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented (0.4% vs Rest of NSW's 5.3%).

Local employment opportunities seem limited based on Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, labour force increased by 0.4%, while employment remained unchanged, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation 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 national averages, 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 all fall between the 8th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 29.4% of the population (4,196 individuals) have incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, similar to broader trends in the surrounding region at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila's dwelling structure, 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 figures of 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,764, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $365. Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 70.5% of all households, including 29.3% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 17.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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 has university qualification rates of 13.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (28.3%).

Educational participation is high at 28.4%, including 10.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. The five schools in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila have a combined enrollment of 1,605 students. Education provision is balanced with four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis shows 118 active transport stops operating in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 42 individual routes providing 1,336 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 190 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per 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 48% (around 6,794 people), compared to 51.4% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.6%.

About 63.9% report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of NSW. The area has 18.1% seniors (2,583 people), with senior health outcomes 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 is more culturally diverse than most local markets, 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. Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 11.4%, which is substantially higher than the Rest of NSW average of 3.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the most represented group at 22.5%, followed by English at 20.0%, and Other at 14.0%. These figures differ significantly from regional averages: Australian is lower (26.1%), while Other is higher (7.8%). Notably, Macedonian is overrepresented at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 3.8%, Serbian at 1.1% (vs 0.8%), and Lebanese at 3.4% (vs 1.0%).

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 concentration 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 years has increased from 13.2% to 14.4%, while the age group of 55 to 64 years has 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 expected to grow by 32%, reaching 2,705 people from the current 2,052. Conversely, the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups are projected to experience population declines.