Berkshire Park

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

Berkshire Park's population is estimated at around 2,232 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 83 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,149 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,219 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 115 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Berkshire Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Berkshire Park expected to increase by 190 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.9% over the 17 years.

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 indicates that Berkshire Park has received around 3 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 17 homes. In FY-26, one approval has been recorded so far. The population decline in the area has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $483,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This financial year, $444,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berkshire Park has significantly less development activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2187 people. Future projections show Berkshire Park adding 177 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are 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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AreaSearch assessment indicates Berkshire Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Berkshire Park's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar employees, with the construction sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregation. As of December 2025540 residents are employed, an unemployment rate of 4.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Berkshire Park lags at 28.1%, against Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census data shows 27.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include construction, retail trade, and manufacturing. Construction employment is notably high, at 3.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Berkshire Park's labour force decreased by 5.2%, while employment fell by 5.4%, increasing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Berkshire Park had a median income among taxpayers of $51,612. The average income stood at $63,523. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,185 (median) and $69,151 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 67th percentile ($2,036 weekly), while personal income sat at the 39th percentile. The predominant income cohort spanned 30.9% of locals (689 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. Economic strength was evident through 32.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 87.7% of income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

Berkshire Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.0% houses and 3.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Berkshire Park was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Berkshire Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,571 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $450.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 17.7%, consisting of 13.6% lone person households and 3.0% group households. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 discrepancy 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 prominent, with 63.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 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.

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

Berkshire Park has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that collectively facilitate 161 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 530 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 86% of residents, while 10% walk. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 27.3%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 23 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Berkshire Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Berkshire Park's health metrics closely match national benchmarks according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a typical level of common health conditions across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 52% (~1,162 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 71.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (270 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Berkshire Park rank higher than the national average for the general population.

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

Berkshire Park's cultural diversity is above average, with 21.3% born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 75.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (23.5%), Maltese (23.1%), and English (20.3%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.6%) and Spanish (0.7%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 0.6%, respectively, while Lebanese representation is lower at 1.4% compared to the region's 2.6%.

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

The median age in Berkshire Park is 38 years, similar to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Berkshire Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.8%). The concentration of residents aged 35-44 in Berkshire Park is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 2.6% to 3.7%, while the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 23.9% to 21.4%. By 2041, Berkshire Park's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 68%, reaching 139 people from the current 82. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 73% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 15-24 years old.