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NSW · Shoalhaven Council

Berry, NSW, 2535

Suburb snapshot

Berry is a New South Wales suburb. Data for this suburb is still being populated — check back as collectors add population, crime, schools, and local activity. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
3,098
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$1,495
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
127 of 1,362
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
44.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
59 / 172 / 9

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
33

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
248
Against the person
73
Against property
131
Rate per 1,000 residents
80.1
Year-on-year change
-1.2%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault18
  • Fraud21
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
  • Malicious Damage To Property31
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle19

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,067
  • Berry Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

353 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    12 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    17 PRINCE ALFRED STREET BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    6 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    14 CLARENCE STREET BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    19 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Additional Information Requested
  • Commercial development; Function centre; Hours of operation and trading
    123A BEACH ROAD BERRY 2535Determined
  • Demolition; Pub; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
    120 QUEEN STREET BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    21 KING STREET BERRY 2535Determined

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    3 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    55A MULLERS LANE BERRY 2535Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink
    73 QUEEN STREET BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    30 ALEXANDRA STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    A 185B PRINCES HIGHWAY BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 AGARS LANE BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    81A KANGAROO VALLEY ROAD BERRY 2535Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    38 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (external)
    120 BEACH ROAD BERRY 2535Determined

  • January 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    1 ALBERT STREET BERRY 2535Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    Hitchcocks Lane, BERRY - Lot 762 DP 1224932Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    75 PARKER CRESCENT BERRY 2535Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    31 CLARENCE STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Tennis courts; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    WOODHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD BERRY 2535Determined
2025· 50 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    96 HOMESTEAD LANE BERRY 2535Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    36 QUEEN STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    16 COOMONDERRY RIDGE BERRY 2535Determined
  • Subdivision
    100 NORTH STREET BERRY 2535Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 PULMAN STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    130 KANGAROO VALLEY ROAD BERRY 2535Determined

  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    38 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    46 CONNORS VIEW BERRY 2535Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    130 KANGAROO VALLEY ROAD BERRY 2535Rejected

  • September 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    29 PRINCESS STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 AGARS LANE BERRY 2535Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2 ASHWORTH PLACE BERRY 2535Determined

  • August 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    480 COOLANGATTA ROAD BERRY 2535Withdrawn
  • Small bar; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Food and drink premise
    102 QUEEN STREET BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Determined

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Agriculture
    B 109 PRINCES HIGHWAY BERRY 2535Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    201 BEACH ROAD BERRY 2535Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    30 SERENITY RIDGE BERRY 2535Determined
2024· 50 proposals

50 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 68 proposals

68 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 73 proposals

73 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 85 proposals

85 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 5 proposals

5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Boongaree - Rotary Nature Play ParkPark
  • Broughton Creek ReservePark
  • Camp Quality ParkPark
  • Mark Radium ParkPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Princess ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
On site
  • Berry Medical Centredoctor
  • David Berry HospitalTannery Roadhospital
  • Dentistdentist
  • Heritage Medicalclinic
  • The Berry Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • Berry Courthouse58 Victoria Street BerrySHR
  • Berry Museum135 Queen Street BerrySHR
  • Berry Railway Station groupIllawarra railway Berry SHR
  • David Berry Hospital PrecinctBeach Road, BerrySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Berry Courthouseheritage58 Victoria Street BerrySHR
  • Berry Museumheritage135 Queen Street BerrySHR
  • Berry Railway Station groupheritageIllawarra railway Berry SHR
  • David Berry Hospital PrecinctheritageBeach Road, BerrySHR
  • Berry Medical Centrehealthdoctor
  • David Berry HospitalhealthTannery Roadhospital
  • Dentisthealthdentist
  • Heritage Medicalhealthclinic
  • The Berry Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Apex Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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