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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Moss Vale - Berrima's population is approximately 11,193 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 545 individuals (5.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,648 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,142 in June 2025 and an additional 304 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 94 persons per square kilometer. Moss Vale - Berrima's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (2.6%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.4% of overall population gains recently.

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 from 2022 using a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population projections suggest a significant increase in the top quartile of regional areas nationally, with Moss Vale - Berrima expected to expand by 3,166 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 27.8%.

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

Moss Vale-Berrima granted approval for approximately 79 residential properties each year over the past five financial years, totalling 395 homes. As of FY26103 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value for new dwellings is $438,000.

In FY26, $3.5 million in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Moss Vale-Berrima has a 13.0% higher construction rate 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. By 2041, Moss Vale-Berrima is projected to grow by 3,115 residents. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones 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 expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Moss Vale - Berrima ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Moss Vale-Berrima has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2%. As of December 2025, 5396 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is similar to Regional NSW at 60.5%. According to Census responses, 19% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction. The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Public administration & safety is under-represented at 4.5% compared to Regional NSW's 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2%, labour force by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a decrease in employment by 1.2% and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Moss Vale - Berrima SA2 has 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 Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,185 (median) and $81,549 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Moss Vale - Berrima modestly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 38th and 43rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 30.8% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to regional levels at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 83.3% of income remaining, 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, as per the latest Census, 88.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 11.7% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moss Vale-Berrima stood at 40.2%, similar to Regional NSW, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $400, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $330. Nationally, Moss Vale-Berrima's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Regional NSW average.

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

Educational qualifications in Moss Vale-Berrima trail show that 25.7% of residents aged 15 and over have university degrees, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 39.4% of residents aged 15 and over, with advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 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, providing 2,951 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 93%, while 4% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 421 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 according to 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 6,279 people. This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.3 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents showed an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 24.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which amounts to 2,718 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 has a cultural diversity that is below average, with 87.5% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 56.0% of people, slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.8%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.1%, compared to 8.0% regionally; Welsh ancestry is also higher at 0.6% versus 0.5%; Lebanese ancestry is slightly above the regional average at 0.3%.

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 Regional NSW's 43 and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Moss Vale-Berrima has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 10.6% to 13.5%, while those aged 35 to 44 rose from 10.7% to 12.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%, and those aged 5 to 14 dropped from 12.7% to 11.7%. By the year 2041, Moss Vale-Berrima's age composition is projected to change significantly. The demographic shift will be led by the 35-44 age group, which is expected to grow by 39%, reaching 1,866 people from its current figure of 1,342.