Berry

Berry lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of Berry is around 3,220. This reflects an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,098 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,093, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 62 persons per square kilometer. Berry's growth rate of 3.9% since the census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for locations outside capital cities, with Berry expected to grow by 471 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Berry recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Berry has recorded around 23 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 116 homes were approved, with another 12 approved so far in FY-26. This indicates that supply is meeting or surpassing demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth above projections.

The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years was 0.8. New properties are being constructed at an average value of $855,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In terms of commercial development, $19.4 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of activity.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Berry has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Reflecting this, Berry has around 162 people per approval. Looking ahead, Berry is expected to grow by 336 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Berry has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area's performance: Berry Lane, planning investigations for Berry, Foxground, Berry Bypass, and Berry to Bomaderry Princes Highway upgrade.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Berry significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Berry has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.8% and it experienced a 2.7% employment growth over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data). As of September 2025, Berry's resident employment stands at 1,247 with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Workforce participation is significantly lower at 48.2% compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses indicate that 32.6% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Berry shows strong specialization in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level but has a lower proportion (1.5%) of transport, postal & warehousing jobs compared to Rest of NSW (3.9%).

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, Berry's employment increased by 2.7% and labour force by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Berry, applying industry-specific projections to its local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Berry's median income among taxpayers is $50,425. The average income in Berry is $78,106. Nationally, this is very high compared to the Rest of NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, Berry's estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $54,893, with an average of $85,026. Census 2021 income data ranks Berry modestly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 35th and 43rd percentiles. In Berry, 26.3% (846 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to regional levels at 29.9%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. Berry's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Berry's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.7% houses and 15.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berry was at 58.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.6% and rented dwellings at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berry was $2,167, compared to Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Berry was $520, while Non-Metro NSW recorded an average of $330. Nationally, Berry's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Berry has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.2% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 41.9% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Berry's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 33.2% possess university qualifications, compared to SA3 area's 19.0% and Rest of NSW's 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 14.9% and certificates at 21.7%.

A significant 24.4% of Berry's population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 6.4% in secondary, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berry has 83 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 18 routes, collectively providing 2,522 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 137 meters to the nearest stop. Berry is mainly residential, with most commuters travelling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 91%, while 7% walk. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 32.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 360 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Berry's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Berry's health outcomes show notable results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58%, compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW (~1,860 people). Common medical conditions include arthritis (12.7%) and mental health issues (6.3%). 62.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Rest of NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 40.6% (1,307 people), compared to 23.4% in Rest of NSW. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Berry is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Berry was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 82.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Berry is Christianity, comprising 59.5% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (35.9%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (11.8%). Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented in Berry at 10.4%, compared to 8.0% regionally. Welsh ancestry is also higher at 0.8% versus 0.5%, as is Maltese ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.4%.

Berry ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Berry is 57 years, which is significantly higher than the average of 43 for the Rest of NSW and substantially exceeds the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Berry has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.7%). This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is well above the national average of 6.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of Berry's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 13.4% to 14.9%, while the proportions for the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 age groups have declined, respectively, from 14.2% to 11.7% and from 10.2% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Berry's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 135 people (55%), from 244 to 380. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to decrease in size.