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Berala

NSW 2141 · Cumberland

8,757 (2021) → 9,005 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)

83
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,757
Population
$1.51M
Median house (2025)
81
Safety score
96
Transport score

Berala is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2141, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.51M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 15km inland. Berala has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.

16.0 km
To Sydney CBD
14.7 km
To coast
$765/wk
Median rent (house)
320 m
To nearest station

Demographics

8,757
Population
37
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Cumberland LGA population (est. 2025)302,848
Median household income (weekly)$1,552
vs NSW median-16.1%
Bachelor degree or higher44.1%
Born in Australia35.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,669 / 698 / 330

Top countries of birth: China (17.28%), Vietnam (8.55%), Philippines (3.16%), South Korea (2.6%), Afghanistan (1.86%)

Top languages: Mandarin (17.97%), Cantonese (14.39%), Arabic (5.86%), Vietnamese (4.77%), Korean (3.07%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.51M-2.8%
Median house (2025)
$492K+9.0%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$765 / $750 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

81
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

12
Break & enter dwelling137/100k
4
Steal from dwelling46/100k
10
Motor vehicle theft114/100k
35
Domestic assault400/100k
2
Robbery23/100k
15
Non-domestic assault171/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 281 (all categories, latest year)3,209 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

50

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

318
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Berala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Trinity Catholic College (Regents Park Campus)Secondary · Catholic · 0.7km
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, Regents ParkSecondary · Independent · 0.7km
  • St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1044
  • Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1042
  • St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1043
  • Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 970
  • Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 894
  • Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 956
  • St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1077
  • Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1017
  • Auburn West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 932
  • Al-Faisal CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1069

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

96
1Train
48Bus
CBD commute (est.)40 min (train)
Peak train frequency65.5/hr
Nearest train stationBerala (320 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

91 in suburbSupermarkets
172 in suburbCafes/Rest.
458 in suburbParks
288 in suburbPlaygrounds
7Pools
60 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
60 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1595 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAuburn Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet4.0 km
Nearest airportSydney (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

65

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
159
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

45
Parks
0
Nature reserves
20
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

6

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

4

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.23

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.70%
Projected population 204113,686
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cumberland

Regents Park$1.44M96transportLidcombe$2.07M96transportAuburn$1.55M96transportRookwoodData not available74transportSouth Granville$1.23M75transportGuildford$1.29M96transport

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Frequently asked questions about Berala

Is Berala safe?

Berala has a residential safety score of 81/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,209 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Berala?

In Berala, the median house price is $1.51M and the median unit price is $492K. Median weekly house rent is $765.

How far is Berala from Sydney CBD?

Berala is about 16.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Berala?

Berala has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Berala?

Berala has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 48 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.