Berrima
NSW 2577 · Wingecarribee
813 (2021) → 854 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wingecarribee local government area (est. 53,982 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Berrima is a stable suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2577, about 104km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 50km inland. Berrima has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.89%), New Zealand (2.46%), Scotland (1.48%), Taiwan (1.11%), South Africa (0.74%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.74%), Mandarin (0.49%), Croatian (0.49%), German (0.49%), Japan (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Berrima Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1141
- Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.1kmICSEA 1045
- Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1080
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.3kmICSEA 1101
- Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 8.4kmICSEA 1084
- Bowral High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 973
- Gib Gate SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.1kmICSEA 1145
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.3kmICSEA 1045
- St Paul's International CollegeSecondary · Independent · 9.6kmICSEA 1077
- Moss Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 996
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Berrima
Is Berrima safe?
Berrima has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,337 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Berrima?
In Berrima, the median house price is $2.71M. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Berrima from Sydney CBD?
Berrima is about 104.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Berrima?
Berrima has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1029 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Berrima?
Berrima has a transport score of 0/100.