Berkeley Vale
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
8,951 (2021) → 9,218 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Berkeley Vale is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 63km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $988K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Berkeley Vale has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.55%), New Zealand (1.65%), Scotland (0.41%), Philippines (0.39%), Germany (0.38%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.56%), Italian (0.29%), German (0.21%), Tagalog (0.2%), Mandarin (0.17%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 904
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 959
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 992
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1092
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 993
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1056
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 963
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1045
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 4.6km
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1022
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1100
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 931
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1057
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Vale
Is Berkeley Vale safe?
Berkeley Vale has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,173 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Berkeley Vale?
In Berkeley Vale, the median house price is $988K and the median unit price is $521K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Berkeley Vale from Sydney CBD?
Berkeley Vale is about 62.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 167 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Berkeley Vale?
Berkeley Vale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Berkeley Vale?
Berkeley Vale has a transport score of 58/100 and 78 bus stops.