Berry - Kangaroo Valley

Population growth drivers in Berry - Kangaroo Valley are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Berry Kangaroo Valley's population is 9,760 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 271 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,489. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,411 in June 2024 and 118 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 18.2 persons per square kilometer. Berry Kangaroo Valley's 2.9% growth since census is within 1.7 percentage points of its SA4 region (4.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections show Berry Kangaroo Valley is expected to increase by 1,194 persons by 2041, reflecting an 8.7% gain over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Berry - Kangaroo Valley when compared nationally

Kangaroo Valley has seen approximately 64 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 323 homes were approved, with an additional 33 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.7 new residents have been arriving per year for each new home over these five years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and supporting potential population growth while offering greater buyer choice.

The average construction cost of new homes has been around $564,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $47.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of NSW, Kangaroo Valley maintains similar development levels per person, consistent with the broader area's market balance.

New development consists of 74% detached houses and 26% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 216 people per dwelling approval, further indicating a low-density market. Future projections estimate Kangaroo Valley to add around 844 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects likely to impact the region. Key initiatives include Berry Lane developments, Planning and Heritage Investigations for Berry, the Berry to Bomaderry Princes Highway Upgrade, and the Foxground and Berry Bypass. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Berry - Kangaroo Valley positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Kangaroo Valley's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.2% as of September 2025, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

There were 4,020 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, but workforce participation lagged at 50.2% compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. A significant portion, 28.4%, of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area had a notable specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employed only 14.8% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, labour force by 3.5%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contraction by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Berry - Kangaroo Valley SA2 has a median income of $47,573 and an average income of $71,129. This is higher 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, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $51,788 and average income around $77,431 by September 2025. Census 2021 data indicates that Berry - Kangaroo Valley's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 31st and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 26.9% of residents earn $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Berry - Kangaroo Valley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is comparable to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berry - Kangaroo Valley stood at 58.3%, with mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rented dwellings at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, surpassing Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Berry - Kangaroo Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, including 21.4% couples with children, 41.2% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Berry - Kangaroo Valley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Berry-Kangaroo Valley significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 30.5% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 19.0% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills featured prominently, with 38.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (25.0%).

A substantial 22.9% of the population was actively pursuing formal education as of 2016. This included 8.5% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berry-Kangaroo Valley has 286 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 27 routes providing 2,774 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 124 meters to the nearest one. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 90%, with walking at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 396 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Berry-Kangaroo Valley residents' health data shows positive outcomes, largely aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions have low prevalence across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,280 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.5%) and mental health issues (6.8%). Around 62.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of NSW's 63.3%. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 37.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 23.0%. Senior health outcomes rank above average nationally.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Berry-Kangaroo Valley, surveyed in 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 83.1% born there, and 91.9% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 96.9%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 52.9% of the population.

Judaism, though small in numbers (0.2%), showed a slight overrepresentation compared to the rest of NSW (0.1%). The top three ancestry groups were English (35.2%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (10.8%). Scottish ancestry was notably higher at 9.9% than the regional average of 8.0%. Welsh and French ancestries also showed minor overrepresentations, with 0.7% and 0.6% respectively compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.4%.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Berry - Kangaroo Valley is 56 years, notably exceeding Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and significantly higher than Australia's average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group shows strong representation at 20.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 19.5%, whereas the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.9%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.5% to 12.7% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.1% to 8.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.3% to 15.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Berry - Kangaroo Valley's age structure. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 58%, adding 245 residents to reach 668. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 55-64 cohorts.