Berry
NSW 2535 · Shoalhaven
3,098 (2021) → 3,133 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Berry is a high growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2535, about 111km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.66M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Berry has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2535 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.94%), New Zealand (1.45%), Scotland (0.74%), Germany (0.65%), USA (0.58%)
Top languages: French (0.39%), Nepali (0.32%), Greek (0.23%), German (0.16%), Tagalog (0.1%)
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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Berry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
Nearby (within 10km)
- Shoalhaven Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1021
- Gerringong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1091
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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 Berry
Is Berry safe?
Berry has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,260 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Berry?
In Berry, the median house price is $1.66M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Berry from Sydney CBD?
Berry is about 111.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 192 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Berry?
Berry has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Berry?
Berry has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.