Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila

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 approximately 14,523 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 323 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,200. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,223 in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,159 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 experience above median population growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the latest annual ERP population numbers project an increase of 1,778 persons, reflecting a total increase of 10.2% 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 has averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, with 232 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25. As of FY-26, 17 dwellings have been approved so far. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost value of new properties is around $284,000, aligning with regional patterns. This year, $2.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila exhibits roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 51st percentile nationally, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments consist of 50% detached dwellings and 50% attached dwellings, catering to affordability requirements and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift is notable compared to the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (88%). With around 326 people per approval, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila reflects a low-density area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 1,478 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact the local area. Key projects include Berkeley Square (Berkeley Shopping Centre Upgrade), Lake Heights Public Preschool, King Street Warrawong Masterplan, and Hooka Creek Road Retirement Village. The following details those expected to have the most significance.

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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, with an unemployment rate of 14.2%. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable.

As of September 2025, 5391 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of NSW's at 10.4% compared to 3.8%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.4% versus 61.5%. Home workership stands at 18.2%, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care, construction, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing is over-represented with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.4% compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force remained stable while employment declined slightly, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a 0.5% employment decline and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. 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 employment could increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median taxpayer income in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila SA2 is $49,320 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income for the area is $58,343. These figures are lower than the national averages of $52,390 median and $65,215 average for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,690 median and $63,512 average. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila fall between the 7th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 29.4% of the population (4,269 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region's 29.9%. Housing affordability is severe with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 14th percentile.

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

In Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, evaluated at the latest Census, 87.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 12.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,764, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in the area was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's mortgage repayments were lower than 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.5% of all households, including 29.3% that are couples with children, 22.9% that are couples without children, and 17.2% that are 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, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila reveals that there are 122 active transport stops currently operating. These stops service a mix of bus routes, with a total of 41 individual routes providing 1,413 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 155 meters from the nearest stop. As this area is primarily residential, most commuting patterns show residents travelling outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages at 1.3 per dwelling in this area, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census data, some 18.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect the impact of COVID-19 conditions on commuting patterns. The service frequency across all routes averages at approximately 201 trips per day, equating to around 11 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this report, showing the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centrepoint.

Health performance in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Berkeley Lake Heights Cringila faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions most prevalent among older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (~7000 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.7% and 9.6% of residents respectively. 63.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2660 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Berkeley-Lake Heights-Cringila was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity 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, making up 55.6% of its population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, comprising 11.4% of the population compared to the Rest of NSW average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (22.5%), English (20.0%), and Other (14.0%). Notably, Macedonian (6.8%) and Serbian (1.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively, while Lebanese (3.4%) also shows a higher representation than the regional average of 0.2%.

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has a median age of 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 14.7% of the population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 9.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.2% to 14.7%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's age profile. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 27%, reaching 2,705 people from the current 2,131. Meanwhile, population declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts.