Berkeley vs Cringila
The verdict
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $815K in Berkeley. Cringila is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 5.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cringila rates higher (61 vs 42/100 in Berkeley).
Scores
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 54 |
| Transport | 59 | 62 |
| Education | 42 | 42 |
| Liveability | 58 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,798 | 2,156 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,217 | $1,117 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Berkeley Moderate Growth · Cringila Moderate Growth
Property
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $815K | $688K |
| Median unit price | $788K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 186 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 231 | 417 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 705 | 371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,900 | 12,941 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 911 | 924 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berkeley · Cringila
Transport
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.2 km | 73.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Berkeley | Cringila | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,798 | 2,156 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,851 | 2,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,736 | 2,692 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berkeley or Cringila?
Cringila has the higher residential safety score (Berkeley 42/100 vs Cringila 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Berkeley or Cringila?
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $815K.
Which has better schools, Berkeley or Cringila?
Cringila has a higher average school ICSEA (Berkeley 911 vs Cringila 924; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berkeley or Cringila?
Cringila has the higher transport score (Berkeley 59/100 vs Cringila 62/100).
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