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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Berry - Kangaroo Valley's population is around 9,762 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 273 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,489 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,411 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 18.2 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Berry - Kangaroo Valley's 2.9% growth since the census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 1,194 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 8.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Berry - Kangaroo Valley has seen around 64 new homes approved annually, with 323 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 38 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.7 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential for population growth above projections. New homes are being built at an average value of $564,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $47.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

When measured against the Rest of NSW, Berry - Kangaroo Valley has similar development levels (per person), maintaining a market balance consistent with the broader area. New development consists of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 216 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

Future projections show Berry - Kangaroo Valley adding 842 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 38 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Berry Lane, Planning and Heritage Investigations for Berry, Berry to Bomaderry Princes Highway Upgrade, and Foxground and Berry Bypass, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Berry - Kangaroo Valley possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 1.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,029 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (50.4% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 28.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance employs just 14.8% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9% and the labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Berry - Kangaroo Valley. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Berry - Kangaroo Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Berry - Kangaroo Valley SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $47,573 while the average income stands at $71,129. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $51,788 (median) and $77,431 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Berry - Kangaroo Valley, between the 31st and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 26.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,625 residents), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses and 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

Dwelling structure within Berry - Kangaroo Valley, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Berry - Kangaroo Valley was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 58.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.1%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Berry - Kangaroo Valley's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 70.1% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional 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, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 19.0% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (25.0%).

A substantial 22.9% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 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

Public transport analysis reveals 286 active transport stops operating within Berry - Kangaroo Valley, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, collectively providing 2,774 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 7% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A high 28.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 396 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Berry - Kangaroo Valley residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions remaining low across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,281 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.5% and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 62.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 37.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,637 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.1% of the population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Berry - Kangaroo Valley is Christianity, which makes up 52.9% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Berry - Kangaroo Valley are English, comprising 35.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.9% of Berry - Kangaroo Valley (vs 8.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and French at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

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

The 56-year median age in Berry - Kangaroo Valley is notably higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 19.9% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.0%. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.5% to 12.9% 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 14.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.5% to 9.5%. 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 54%, adding 234 residents to reach 668. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts.