Berkeley vs Unanderra
The verdict
Berkeley is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $890K in Unanderra. Unanderra rates higher for transport (90 vs 59). Unanderra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (128 vs 198 min). On the separate residential safety score, Berkeley rates higher (42 vs 36/100 in Unanderra).
Scores
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 68 |
| Transport | 59 | 90 |
| Education | 42 | 46 |
| Liveability | 58 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,798 | 5,476 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,217 | $1,211 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 73.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Berkeley Moderate Growth · Unanderra Stable
Property
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $847K | $890K |
| Median unit price | $814K | $760K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 18.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $667 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 383 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 705 | 694 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,425 | 10,172 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berkeley · Unanderra
Transport
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 198 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 360 m |
Liveability
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.2 km | 73.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Berkeley | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,798 | 5,476 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,851 | 5,537 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,736 | 5,803 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Berkeley has the higher residential safety score (Berkeley 42/100 vs Unanderra 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Berkeley is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $890K.
Which has better schools, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Unanderra has a higher average school ICSEA (Berkeley 910 vs Unanderra 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Unanderra has the higher transport score (Berkeley 59/100 vs Unanderra 90/100).
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