Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Berala has an estimated 9,065 residents, up 3.5% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Berala.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 16 kilometres west from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Berala had an estimated population of around 9,065 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents an increase of 308 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 8,757 people. The area has a high share of residents born overseas, above-average renting, a strong apartment presence, a notable wholesale trade employment base, an elevated 25 to 34yo population and above-average household size. Its residents include a high proportion of young adults, largely in group households, and the suburb is highly culturally diverse, with lower-quartile income levels.
Population growth remains limited, and sales volumes are notably low relative to the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 16 kilometres west from Sydney CBD, the suburb of Berala had an estimated population of around 9,065 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents an increase of 308 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 8,757 people. The area has a high share of residents born overseas, above-average renting, a strong apartment presence, a notable wholesale trade employment base, an elevated 25 to 34yo population and above-average household size. Its residents include a high proportion of young adults, largely in group households, and the suburb is highly culturally diverse, with lower-quartile income levels.
Population growth remains limited, and sales volumes are notably low relative to the population. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,152 in 2006 and 9,047 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,065 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.3%.
Berala ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 91st for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Berala is $613 a week, up 0.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 22% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.2%.
22% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $473 in 2017, $633 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $406 in 2017, $621 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/35 Hyde Park Road, Berala NSW 2141 | $405,000 | 15 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 54 Fourth Avenue, Berala NSW 2141 | $1,315,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9/280 Park Road, Berala NSW 2141 | $908,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/111 Graham Street, Berala NSW 2141 | $451,500 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/142 Woodburn Road, Berala NSW 2141 | $400,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 6/103 Graham Street, Berala NSW 2141 | $465,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 13 Fifth Avenue, Berala NSW 2141 | $1,550,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 1/17 The Crescent, Berala NSW 2141 | $560,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5/10 The Crescent, Berala NSW 2141 | $350,000 | 1 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 26/21 Crawford Street, Berala NSW 2141 | $489,000 | 27 Aug 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 15 Dec 2025 (the latest settled 15 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $979,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $613 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +0.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.45m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $489k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $979,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 15 Dec 2025 to 15 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $633 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $621 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +2.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 6.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Auburn | $749 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Auburn, over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Parramatta | $691 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Parramatta, over 12 months | +3.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 53 tracked applications: 27 approved, 9 under assessment, 17 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in Berala (1 under construction) and 98 more in the surrounding area.
Aura by Crown Group is a 9-storey mixed-use residential development opposite Berala Station, delivering 208 luxury apartments above ground-floor retail and landscaped communal areas. The project forms part of the broader revitalisation of Berala village, improving local amenity and housing supply around the station precinct.
A long-term urban renewal initiative for the Berala village centre and surrounding station precinct. Supported by the NSW Government Transport Oriented Development (TOD) SEPP with finalised controls allowing for 6-storey mid-rise housing and shop-top developments within 400m of Berala Station.
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third…
The Concourse at Lidcombe is the first phase of DOOLEYS' masterplan to redevelop the Lidcombe Catholic Club at 24-28 John Street, western Sydney.
State-led rezoning of land within 400m of Berala Station under the NSW Transport Oriented Development Program. TOD SEPP planning controls commenced in November 2024, enabling mid-rise residential flat buildings up to 22m and shop-top housing up to 24m, with a maximum FSR of 2.5:1 and mandatory 2% affordable housing for developments exceeding 2,000 square…
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works.
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm.
The Pippita Rail Trail is a proposed 2.4 km walking and cycling corridor linking Lidcombe Train Station with Sydney Olympic Park along the former Abattoir Branch rail corridor. The masterplan completed public consultation in March 2024.
A social and affordable housing development on the site of the former Regents Park Anglican Church. The project will deliver 74 apartments in an updated eight to nine-storey building, primarily for single women over 55 and families affected by domestic violence.
Mid-rise residential development by Juno Investments Pty Ltd featuring 42 apartments (1, 2, and 3 bedrooms) across 26 metres in height. Located in Auburn town centre within 400 metres of Auburn Station, this development provides significant urban infill housing in the Cumberland LGA.
Rail corridor upgrade at Lidcombe delivered under the Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly More Trains, More Services) to simplify and modernise the Sydney Trains network.
State Significant Development (SSD-69988710) approved 26 June 2025 for a major mixed-use precinct comprising three residential towers (22, 20 and 12 storeys) delivering 359 apartments, including 68 infill affordable housing dwellings, ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of podium retail, public plazas and through-site links.
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Estimated completion year of the 43 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 4, 2026 15, 2027 13, 2028 6, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 1. 24 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 53 substantial development applications lodged in and around Berala over the past 5 years, 43 in the last 12 months; 9 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 2, 2023 4, 2024 4, 2025 1, 2026 (to Nov) 42.
Key application 157 Woodburn Road, Berala Retail | $970k Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 53 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 43 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 27 | ABS building approvals | 40th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 27 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Berala include: The Concourse at Lidcombe (Construction); Aura by Crown Group (Construction); Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan (Construction); Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence (Construction); and Coleman Park Landscape Masterplan (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Berala spans multiple sectors including Communities, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
The suburb of Berala ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Berala, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Berala area has seen 60 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Berala's current population of 9,065 has been supported by 27 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Berala has seen 3.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 301 people in the suburb of Berala, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Berala's approval levels have been consistent with the yearly average of 27, showing stable development patterns.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Berala has seen 137 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Berala is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,065 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,260 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,757 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 308 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.13 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Berala was estimated to be approximately 9,065 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,047 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Berala has added approximately 308 people and shown a 3.52% increase from the 8,757 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Berala is estimated at 4,256 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Berala has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Berala is driven by: Overseas migration (81.0%), Natural increase (19.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 81.0% of overall population gains.
Berala's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 32.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 57.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Berala at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Berala is equal to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Berala compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 19.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Berala compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.0% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Berala is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.3% of the population in the suburb of Berala as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.2% of the population in the suburb of Berala as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 77% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $46,850 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 7th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $58,997 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,552 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $595 | 2021 Census, weekly | 11th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 19.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,620 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Berala is approximately $49,839. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $46,850.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Berala is approximately $62,761. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $58,997.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Berala is approximately $49,839 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $46,850 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Berala is approximately $62,761 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $58,997 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Berala's households (~32.3% / 883 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Berala is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Berala is $1,552/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Berala is $1,620/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Berala is $595/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Berala is below the national average, with the median assessed at $46,850 while the average income stands at $58,997. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $49,839 (median) and $62,761 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Berala is $5,546 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Berala's disposable income is $5,546 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Berala lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 60.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,377 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,106 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,694 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Berala has approximately 4,377 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Berala stands at 6.8%, which is 2.6 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Berala is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.5% of employment), retail trade (10.1%), and manufacturing (9.5%). Other significant employers include construction and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Berala has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Berala is 60.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Berala shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 9.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Berala's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Berala: university qualifications 27.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 973.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 20.8% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 27.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 49.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
27.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Berala have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
49.4% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Berala have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Berala ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Berala are: Bachelor Degree (20.8%), Certificate (13.4%), Advanced Diploma (9.7%).
30.1% of the population in the suburb of Berala is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.5% in primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, 7.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Berala is 973, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Berala, with a combined enrollment of approximately 697 students.
The suburb of Berala includes 1 primary school.
Berala features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 37.6% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 20.8% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,736 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,832 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Berala had 2,736 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.5% to an estimated 2,832 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Berala is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 74.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.4%), group households (6.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,033 family households, couples with children account for 37.6% of all households, couples without children at home 20.8%, and single parent families 13.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Berala shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the suburb of Berala have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 50.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.4% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 19.4% of all households in the suburb of Berala, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 6.2% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Berala is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 62.3% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 77.3% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 22.7% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 69.6% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 37.7% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
Berala is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 62.3% of its population born overseas and 77.3% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Berala was found to be Christianity, which makes up 36.2% of people in Berala. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 13.4% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Berala are Chinese, comprising 34.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, Other, comprising 20.5% of the population, and English, comprising 7.6% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 2.8% of Berala (vs 0.7% across Greater Sydney), Korean at 3.1% (vs 1.1%) and Vietnamese at 5.2% (vs 1.8%).
62.3% of the suburb of Berala population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
77.3% of the population in the suburb of Berala speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.3% of the suburb of Berala population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
69.6% of the suburb of Berala population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Berala displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 41.4% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 33.7% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 61.1% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $380 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 88th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Berala, 33.7% of homes are owned outright, 24.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 41.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 61.1% of dwellings in the suburb of Berala are houses.
In the suburb of Berala, 25.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Berala stands at 33.7%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Berala is $2,000, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Berala is $1,179, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Berala, households with mortgages typically spend 29.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Berala is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Berala shows mortgage holders spending 29.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 24.5% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Berala consists of 61.1% detached houses, 12.1% semi-detached dwellings, 25.5% apartments, and 1.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Berala consumes approximately 17.5% of median household income ($6,720 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Berala show attached dwellings contributing 17% of approvals compared to 39% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 83% of applications versus 61% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Berala's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 48.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 80.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 86.5% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
Around 48.4% of people in the suburb of Berala are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Berala, 5.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.3% of people in the suburb of Berala are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.4% of the suburb of Berala population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of Berala have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Berala, 48.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 90 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 90th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 55 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 46th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,400 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 165 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 20 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 31.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 55 public transport stops within the suburb of Berala.
The suburb of Berala has 3,400 weekly trips across 20 routes, averaging 485 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 116 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 390 m away and the nearest child care centre 395 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 55 stops nearby, 3,400 weekly trips, access rating 90 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 80 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 80th percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 390 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 395 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 443 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 486 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest school | 491 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 498 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 500 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 36 places in Berala, about 13.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Berala, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Berala has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 9% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Berala's established property market has recorded 65 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 100% residential transactions.
Berala is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Berala's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income figures position the area below 77% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
The labour market performance in Berala lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
Education in Berala: university qualifications 27.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 973.
Berala features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Berala is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Berala displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Berala's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Berala has an estimated 9,065 residents, up 3.5% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Berala.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Berala.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10299). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Berala from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Berala with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
