Berala vs Rookwood
The verdict
Berala rates higher for transport (96 vs 74). Rookwood is closer to the coast (13.2 km vs 14.7 km).
Scores
BeralaRookwood
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 74 |
| Education | 65 | 63 |
| Liveability | 85 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,757 | 3 |
| Median age | 37 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,552 | $1,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 35.6% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Berala High Growth · Rookwood High Growth
Property
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $492K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 400 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,209 | 500,000 |
Rookwood is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | Data not available |
Transport
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.0 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Berala | Rookwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,757 | 3 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,005 | 3 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,686 | 4 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Berala or Rookwood?
Berala has the higher transport score (Berala 96/100 vs Rookwood 74/100).
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