Median house price
$866k
+1.9% change
NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Berrara, 2540
Est. population · Jun 2025
353
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.0%
Median age
59
Median income
$1,269/wk
Employment rate
45.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$866,000
Languages at home
2.3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Well away from Sydney, Berrara is a coastal smaller community built around sand, sea and space. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability lands below average here: softer community and employment weighing on the result versus similar coastal suburbs, even with safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Berrara snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$571/wk
Houses $600 · Units $465
Population (ERP)
353
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
62.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#91
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
18th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 33.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4972nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1592nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #91 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #161 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $571
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 300
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $866,000
- Median price change
- +1.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
353(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +8.0% over 5 years · 78th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +8.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +26
- Growth rank in NSW
- 78th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,269
- Dwelling vacancy
- 62.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 216 of 345
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,684
- Employment rate
- 45.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 128 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 14
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 67 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order135
- Domestic Violence Related Assault174
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment283
- Malicious Damage To Property261
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault146
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beachway Av Before Surfway Av
- Berrara Rd Opp Kirpson St
- Myrniong Gr After Collier Dr
- Silver Sands Dr At Myrniong Gr
- Silver Sands Dr Before Beachway Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 27/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 6.01
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Berrara Cove ReservePark
- Waterhen Avenue ReservePark
- Playground
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(4)
- Berrara Beach Holiday ChaletsCaravan Site
31 Berrara Road
- Parking
- Public toilets
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Berrara Cove ReservePark
- Waterhen Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Milton Ulladulla Hospital (15.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 205 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21 33 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Under Assessment
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation32 33 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Signage; Dwelling house; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Aerials, antennae and communication dishes; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks; Business identification sign; Depot; Car park; Storage premises31 Berrara Rd, BERRARA - Lot 11 DP 837426Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 KIRPSON STREET BERRARA 2540Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 POPE AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 WATERHAVEN AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision19 SUNDOWNER AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation19 MOOLIANGA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 WIRREECOO ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 MYRNIONG GROVE BERRARA 2540Determined
- Demolition19 MOOLIANGA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool18 MYRNIONG GROVE BERRARA 2540Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 POPE AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
2024· 4 proposals
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Supporting Development8 KIRPSON STREET BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 LAKELAND AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 BERRARA CRESCENT BERRARA 2540Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 POPE AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 KIRPSON STREET BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation28 POPE AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool18 MYRNIONG GROVE BERRARA 2540Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 SUNDOWNER AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs9 33 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
June 2023
- Change of use28 POPE AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling20 KIRPSON STREET BERRARA 2540Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development12 MOOLIANGA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
2022· 13 proposals
December 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces19 LAKELAND AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces13 BEACHWAY AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development16 SIXTH AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
October 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces113 COLLIER DRIVE BERRARA 2540Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 SUNDOWNER AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed79 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling6 BEACHWAY AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling59 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition11 BEACHVIEW AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
- Dwelling4 BERRARA CRESCENT BERRARA 2540Determined
June 2022
- Subdivision of land13 SILVER SANDS DRIVE BERRARA 2540Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling29-33 Berrara Road, BerraraDetermined
February 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development10 BEACHVIEW AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 LAKEWAY AVENUE BERRARA 2540Withdrawn
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development9 SURFWAY AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 SURFWAY AVENUE BERRARA 2540Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling59 BERRARA ROAD BERRARA 2540Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.9 km away).
Coalition 44.4%Labor 55.6%
0.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CudmirrahLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Sussex InletLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- ManyanaLabor 67.6% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- Lake ConjolaLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
- St Georges BasinLabor 58.1% · Coalition 41.9% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Shoalhaven Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.