Berala
NSW 2141 · Cumberland
8,757 (2021) → 9,005 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Berala is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2141, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.60M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2141 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Berala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
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 1048
- Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1039
- St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1043
- Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 968
- Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 919
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 956
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1081
- Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1019
- Auburn West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 928
- Al-Faisal CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,912 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Berala?
In Berala, the median house price is $1.60M and the median unit price is $504K. Median weekly house rent is $775.
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 980 (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.