Moss Vale - Berrima

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

As of February 2026, Moss Vale-Berrima's population is approximately 11,495, indicating an increase of 847 people (8.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,648. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,999 as of June 2024 and an additional 291 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 97 persons per square kilometer. Moss Vale-Berrima's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.6%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Moss Vale-Berrima's population is projected to increase by 3,432 persons, reflecting a total increase of 25.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Moss Vale - Berrima among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Moss Vale - Berrima has recorded approximately 79 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 395 homes. As of FY26, 71 approvals have been granted. On average, 1.4 new residents per year have arrived for each new home built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of new dwellings is $438,000.

This financial year has seen $3.5 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to the rest of NSW, Moss Vale - Berrima records 13.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. The dwelling mix consists of 80.0% detached and 20.0% attached dwellings.

There are approximately 122 people per dwelling approval in the area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Moss Vale - Berrima is projected to grow by 2,936 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections.

Moss Vale - Berrima has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Ashbourne Moss Vale, Argyle Street Terraces in Moss Vale, the Moss Vale Bypass, and the upgrade of Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Moss Vale - Berrima rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Moss Vale - Berrima has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%.

As of September 2025, 5,386 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 19.0% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.

The area showed strong specialization in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Public administration & safety was under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force increased by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moss Vale - Berrima's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Moss Vale - Berrima SA2 had a median income of $52,742 and an average income of $73,920. 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, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,415, while the average is projected to reach around $80,469. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Moss Vale - Berrima rank modestly, between the 38th and 43rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The earnings profile shows that 30.8% of locals (3,540 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Moss Vale - Berrima, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Moss Vale - Berrima is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Moss Vale-Berrima, houses made up 88.3% of dwellings, with the rest being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types, as per the latest Census. This is higher than Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moss Vale-Berrima was 40.2%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with mortgaged properties at 33.6% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Moss Vale-Berrima's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Moss Vale - Berrima has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.9% of all households, including 27.5% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of NSW.

The educational profile of Moss Vale - Berrima exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Moss Vale - Berrima trail regional benchmarks show that 25.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the state average of 32.2% in New South Wales. The most common educational qualification is a bachelor degree, held by 16.6% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications are held by 6.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.7%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 12.0%, while certificates make up 27.4%. Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Moss Vale - Berrima has 190 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 53 individual routes, facilitating 2,951 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is high, with residents typically residing 163 meters from the nearest stop. The area, predominantly residential, sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 93%, while 4% walk. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 421 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Moss Vale - Berrima is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Moss Vale-Berrima faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover was very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 6,448 people, compared to 51.9% across the Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across the Rest of NSW. Working-age residents showed an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 2,736 people. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Moss Vale - Berrima ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Moss Vale-Berrima had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.5% of its population being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 56.0% of people in Moss Vale-Berrima, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.8%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, Scottish (9.1%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 8.0%, Welsh at 0.6% versus 0.5%, and Lebanese at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Moss Vale - Berrima hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Moss Vale - Berrima's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Moss Vale - Berrima has a higher percentage of 15-24 year-olds at 13.9% but fewer 25-34 year-olds at 10.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 10.6% to 13.9%, while the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 10.7% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.3% to 11.7% and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, Moss Vale - Berrima's population is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 37%, adding 508 people and reaching a total of 1,901 residents from the previous count of 1,392. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow more modestly at 9%, with an addition of only 132 residents.