Aberdare vs Berrima
Property investment comparison - Aberdare, NSW 2325 vs Berrima, NSW 2577
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdare wins 4, Berrima wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aberdare | Berrima |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | - |
| Median unit price | $550K | $650K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.10% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.43% | 5.72% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.7% | -12.2% |
| 3-year house growth | +32.0% | -18.6% |
| Vacancy rate | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Population | 2,542 | 813 |
Aberdare vs Berrima: what the numbers say
For units, Aberdare sits at a median of $550K against $650K in Berrima, which makes Aberdare the more affordable unit market and Berrima the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +14.7% in Aberdare and -12.2% in Berrima, so recent momentum favours Aberdare, while Berrima went backwards.
Looking back three years, Aberdare houses are +32.0% and Berrima houses -18.6%, so Aberdare has compounded faster than Berrima over the longer window.
Rental vacancy is 1.8% in Aberdare and 4.6% in Berrima, so landlords in Aberdare face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdare is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,542 against 813, roughly 3.1 times the size of Berrima; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdare for recent price momentum, Aberdare for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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