Berry - Kangaroo Valley
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Berry Kangaroo Valley's population was 9,489 as of the 2021 Census. As of Nov 2025, it is around 9,513, reflecting an increase of 24 people (0.3%). This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 9,412 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 17.7 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth.

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. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Berry Kangaroo Valley's population is expected to increase by 1,194 persons, a gain of 11.5% over the 17 years.

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 23 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.7 new residents per year have been arriving for each new home over these years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and potentially supporting population growth above projections.

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

New development in Kangaroo Valley consists of around 74% detached houses and 26% attached dwellings, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 216 people per dwelling approval in the location, further indicating a low-density market. Future projections suggest that Kangaroo Valley will add around 1,091 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

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

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

Kangaroo Valley Berry has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.9% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the previous year.

In this month and year, 3,972 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.8%, below Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation was lower at 48.4% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 14.8% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contraction of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berry - Kangaroo Valley's employment mix suggests local growth of 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 2022 shows that Berry - Kangaroo Valley has a high national median assessed income of $47,498 and an average income of $73,571. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures of a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Berry - Kangaroo Valley would be approximately $53,487 (median) and $82,848 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Berry - Kangaroo Valley modestly, between the 31st and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 26.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,558 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing expenses, 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% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berry - Kangaroo Valley stood at 58.3%, with mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Berry - Kangaroo Valley was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, Berry - Kangaroo Valley's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Berry - Kangaroo Valley has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

Berry-Kangaroo Valley's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 30.5% compared to the broader SA3 area (19.0%) and Rest of NSW (21.3%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.2% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (25.0%). A significant portion of the population is currently engaged in formal education, with 22.9% pursuing studies; this includes 8.5% in primary, 6.4% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

The area's four schools have a combined enrollment of 537 students, with an ICSEA score of 1052 indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. There are three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. However, local school capacity is limited at 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.8, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Berry Kangaroo Valley has 265 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 28 routes that facilitate 2,712 weekly passenger trips in total. The region's transport accessibility is rated excellent with an average distance of 124 meters from residents to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Berry - Kangaroo Valley is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Berry-Kangaroo Valley faces significant health challenges with high prevalence of common conditions across all age groups. Approximately 56% (~5,327 people) have private health cover, higher than Rest of NSW's 49.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (12.5%) and mental health issues (6.8%), while 62.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.4% in Rest of NSW. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 37.1% (~3,527 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 27.8%. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming general population metrics.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 83.1% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home as of 2016 Census data. Christianity was the dominant religion (52.9%), while Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally. Top ancestral groups were English (35.2%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (10.8%).

Scottish, Welsh, and French ancestry showed notable divergences: Scottish at 9.9% vs regional 8.1%, Welsh at 0.7% vs regional 0.6%, and French at 0.6% vs regional 0.4%.

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

The median age in Berry - Kangaroo Valley is 56 years, notably higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group has strong representation at 20.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's figure, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.9%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group 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 62%, adding 256 residents to reach a total of 668. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts.