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Berri has an estimated 4,180 residents, up from 4,143 at the 2021 Census. That puts 346 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on recent ABS population updates for the wider region alongside AreaSearch address validations since the Census, the suburb of Berri has an estimated population of approximately 4,180 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 37 people (0.9%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 4,143 people. The update builds upon an Estimated Resident Population figure of 4,176 identified from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 33 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With these numbers, the suburb of Berri maintains a density of 346 persons per square kilometer, offering generous local space alongside capacity for potential expansion.
Net overseas migration served as essentially the exclusive contributor to local population additions over recent times. Projections for the suburb of Berri utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 data, supplemented where necessary beyond 2032 by the South Australian State Government's 2023 age-cohort series (based on 2021 figures) aggregated via weighted methods from LGA levels. Looking ahead, these models project a net decrease of 47 persons across the suburb of Berri by 2041. In contrast to this overall contraction, certain cohorts are set to expand, most notably persons aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to increase by 133 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Berri over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled by AreaSearch across statistical divisions, shows that Berri has maintained an average of around 5 residential approvals per year, totaling approximately 29 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 12 approvals have been documented. In the context of local population decline, residential building activity has adequately satisfied demand, sustaining a stable property market with ample choices for buyers. New residential projects average an expected construction cost of $437,000—moderately higher than regional figures—pointing toward an emphasis on quality development. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $25.3 million in the current financial year, highlighting a moderate volume of non-residential building activity.
Relative to Rest of SA, per-capita residential construction in Berri is notably subdued, sitting 77.0% below regional average levels. Although development momentum has shown recent gains, this restrained pace of new building generally underpins valuation and buyer demand for established dwellings. The lower rate also trails national norms, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. All recent approvals have been dedicated exclusively to detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile and catering to demand for family residences. Furthermore, developers are prioritizing standalone houses above their existing Census representation (78.0%), underscoring persistent demand for spacious family housing despite broader consolidation trends. The ratio of 418 people per dwelling approval further underlines this subdued pace of construction. Given that population levels are forecast to remain steady or trend downward, reduced pressure on the local housing market should offer favorable conditions for prospective purchasers in Berri.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berri. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.82 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are significantly shaped by planning projects and public infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 active initiatives with meaningful local relevance, prominently featuring the Berri Energy Project, McLean Street Residential Estate, Riverview Drive Reconstruction (Flood Recovery), and Project EnergyConnect.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Berri Energy Project
Australia's first fully operational utility-scale DC-coupled solar and battery energy storage system. The project, built on a former racecourse, features a 5.8 MWp solar farm (9,800 solar panels) coupled with a 6.7 MWh battery. It commenced full commercial operations in early 2023, generating 11,500 MWh annually, and provides Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) and voltage control services to the grid. It also has a community fund donating over $190,000 over its lifetime.
McLean Street Residential Estate
Sale of a significant 3.06ha development site (Lot 45 McLean St) in the Riverland town of Berri, which was advertised with two professionally drafted concept plans for a low-density residential estate of up to 34 new homes to address the critical local housing shortage. The site was sold on October 9, 2025.
Riverview Drive Reconstruction (Flood Recovery)
The reconstruction of Riverview Drive in Berri, following significant damage caused by the earth levee bank constructed during the 2022/23 River Murray flood. The project involved a like-for-like road renewal over an expanded scope, delivered $416,000 under budget, marking a major flood recovery milestone for the Berri Barmera Council. The section reconstructed measured 2,860m (2.86km).
Renmark High School Redevelopment
A multi-stage redevelopment project including a new administration building, library and student services upgrade, FLO creative teaching refurbishment, and Home Economics area upgrade. Also included major services and air conditioning and lighting upgrades to all buildings.
Taylor Riverfront Precinct
Transformation of Renmark's riverfront open space to create a high-quality regional destination. Includes a new visitor information centre, 'eat street' on Murray Avenue, feature lighting, water play, BBQs, and family recreation areas.
Renmark Riverfront Wharf Upgrade
The project involved a major upgrade of the Renmark Riverfront Wharf, including a new 3-metre wide walkway, improved access for houseboats, revitalised wharf area with improved lighting and accessible ramps. The new wharf is designed to withstand high river flow and flooding. It aims to revitalize and enhance the amenity and liveability by repairing damage, ensuring flood resilience, accessibility, and asset longevity for 30-50 years.
Revive Renmark
A continuation of the Urban Design Framework, which includes upgrades to Murray Avenue and the Murray Avenue, Renmark Avenue and Ral Ral intersection. Aims to bring life and activity to the town centre and revive its economy.
Twentyfirst Street Bridge Replacement
Replacement of the Twentyfirst Street Bridge to improve connectivity, road safety and ensure flood resilience. The project includes demolition of the old bridge, new bridge abutments, installation of five bridge girders, wingwalls and culvert works, and road formation.
1,946 residents of Berri are employed, from a labour force of 2,075. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,592, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Berri maintains a diverse labor force encompassing both white and blue collar occupations with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.7%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,946 residents are actively employed. The local unemployment rate sits 0.8% above the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5%, whereas workforce participation aligns with the regional figure of 58.3%. Census findings showed a modest 4.7% of employed locals working from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions provide context to this figure.
Local workforce participation is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where Berri's employment share reaches 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 6.4% of working residents, well beneath the Regional SA level of 14.5%. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates an above-average concentration of local job opportunities. AreaSearch compilation of SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.7% while the labour force expanded by 4.0%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.2 percentage points. Across Regional SA over the identical timeframe, employment expanded by 1.2% and the labor force grew by 2.6%, with unemployment rising 1.4 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections highlights industry trajectories over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When applied to Berri's local industry composition, employment is projected to expand by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Berri is $1,039 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $610 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,367 a year against an average of $53,959. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $46,367 and an average of $53,959 in Berri. These figures sit below the national average as well as Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $51,083 (median) and $59,447 (average) as of March 2026. Across national percentiles from Census benchmarks, household, family, and individual incomes in Berri sit between the 4th and 13th percentiles.
A significant 29.7% of the population (1,241 individuals) earns within the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with the broader region where 27.5% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Residents retain 85.3% of income following housing outlays, a figure ranking at the 6th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berri had 1,758 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $215 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,040 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the housing stock in Berri comprised 78.1% standalone houses and 21.9% other dwelling types including townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings across Regional SA. Outright home ownership in Berri accounted for 32.0% of dwellings, trailing regional rates, while 24.9% were occupied under a mortgage and 43.2% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,040, below the Regional SA median of $1,153 and markedly lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $215, compared to $220 across Regional SA and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berri counted 1,758 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 60.4% of local households, comprising couples without children (26.0%), couples with children (17.9%), and single parent families (15.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.6%, consisting of lone person residences (36.2%) and group households (3.5%). The local median household size of 2.1 people sits beneath the Regional SA standard of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Berri hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,102 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels for tertiary qualifications present an area for potential educational development, with 14.3% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees account for 10.2%, postgraduate credentials make up 2.7%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are well established, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (28.2%) and advanced diplomas (7.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 25.7% of local residents actively enrolled in education. This cohort includes 10.9% attending primary school, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Berri means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit networks in Berri encompass 6 active passenger stops connecting with 9 routes that provide 56 weekly scheduled trips. Transit access is moderate, with residents located an average of 500 meters from their nearest boarding point. Outward commuting patterns prevail, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys to work and 6% walking. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household, trailing regional benchmarks. A modest 4.7% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during that period. Transit service frequency across the network averages 8 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Berri report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality patterns point to notable health challenges across age groups in Berri, accompanied by relatively low private health insurance coverage of approximately 48% of the population (~2,021 people), compared to the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the community, affecting 10.6% and 9.9% of residents, respectively, while 59.8% reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Elevated rates of chronic conditions are evident among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.7% of the community (990 people), below the Regional SA proportion of 27.1%, with health metrics for older residents generally aligning with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Berri is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (28.7%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Berri sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.1% of residents, 85.2% born in Australia, and 88.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 45.7% of residents. The category of Other religions accounts for 2.6% of the population, demonstrating notable representation relative to the Regional SA benchmark of 0.8%. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Berri are English at 29.6%, Australian at 28.7%, and German at 8.8%. Several specific heritages display distinctive local concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including Greek at 2.8% (vs 0.6% regionally), Croatian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berri is 42. 26.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure in the suburb of Berri is younger than that of Regional SA. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 28.0% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 21.4% regionally, while retirees and seniors aged 65+ account for 23.7% compared to 27.1% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years younger than the Regional SA Census median of 47. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 23.8% to an estimated 28.0%.
Through to 2041, the largest population gain is anticipated among seniors aged 65+, rising by 138 residents (14%) to reach 1,129, whereas child, youth, and young-to-middle adult cohorts are projected to experience reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berri
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 11 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,143 at the 2021 Census → 4,180 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40098). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.