Berkshire Park

Berkshire Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Berkshire Park is estimated to be around 2,235. This reflects a growth of 86 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,149. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,229 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 116 persons per square kilometer. Berkshire Park's growth rate of 4.0% since the census is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, for areas covered by this data. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 183 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.3% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Berkshire Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Berkshire Park recorded approximately four residential properties approved annually. Around 20 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with one approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $483,000, aligning with regional patterns. This year, there have been $276,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berkshire Park has significantly less development activity, 60.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Activity is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Recent development has comprised entirely standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 729 people. Looking ahead, Berkshire Park is expected to grow by 142 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Berkshire Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community, Gables Public School and Preschool, Stockland Gables Town Centre, and SHAWOOD Gables. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment performance in Berkshire Park has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Berkshire Park has a diverse workforce consisting of both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is particularly prominent.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate in Berkshire Park is 4.2%, matching Greater Sydney's rate. However, workforce participation lags behind at 25.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include construction, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, construction jobs are three times more prevalent than the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 2.2%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.9% alongside a 3.5% decline in employment, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berkshire Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Berkshire Park had a median taxpayer income of $51,612 and an average income of $63,523. These figures are just below the national averages. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,120 (median) and $71,533 (average). The 2021 Census figures rank household income at the 67th percentile ($2,036 weekly) and personal income at the 39th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 30.9% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (690 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 30.9%. Notably, 32.0% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity in the district. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power.

Berkshire Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Berkshire Park, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 97.0% houses and 3.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berkshire Park stood at 51.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.9% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,571, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Berkshire Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Berkshire Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 82.3% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 17.7%, consisting of lone person households at 13.6% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 3.2 people, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Berkshire Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 63.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 9.9% and certificates for 53.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 63.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 26.3% in primary education, 18.5% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Berkshire Park has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 157 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is moderate, with residents on average being located 530 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 22 trips per day, which equates to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Berkshire Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Berkshire Park shows better-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area (~1,163 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 8.3% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.9% in Greater Sydney. In Berkshire Park, 11.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (259 people), lower than the 17.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Berkshire Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Berkshire Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.3% of its population born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Berkshire Park as of July 2016, comprising 75.1%, compared to 60.7% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (23.5%), Maltese (23.1%), and English (20.3%).

Notably, the Australian figure was lower than the regional average of 29.2%, while Maltese was substantially higher than the regional average of 4.6%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Hungarian at 0.6% in Berkshire Park versus 0.3% regionally, Spanish at 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Lebanese at 1.4% versus 0.5%.

Berkshire Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Berkshire Park's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 22.4% of the population in Berkshire Park, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort comprises 6.6%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 85+ age group has increased from 0.4% to 1.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 23.9% to 22.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Berkshire Park's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is projected to grow by 76%, reaching 134 people from its current figure of 75. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 75% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.