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Berala, NSW 2141
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,580,000
market range $1.5M-$1.8M
Median Unit
$520,000
market range $475K-$550K
Gross Yield (units)
5.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+5.9%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
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Berala market and investor summary
In Berala, NSW 2141, the median house sells for around $1.6M. House prices have moved +5.9% over the past year. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Berala: people, income and schools
Berala is home to around 8,757 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 14% over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 74% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $81,000 a year (about $1,550 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 19.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 35% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 80 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Berala sits about 16 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 46 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 8,757
- +14% over 5yr
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $81,000/yr
- Households renting
- 40%
- Family households
- 74%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 80
- avg ICSEA 1048
- Unemployment
- 3.2%
- Distance to CBD
- 16 km
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Berala
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What should I check before investing in Berala?
Berala has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +5.9% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Berala?
The median property price in Berala, NSW 2141 is $1.6M for houses and $520K for units.
What rental yield does Berala show?
The gross rental yield in Berala is 5.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Berala?
House prices in Berala are up 5.9% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Berala?
The current vacancy rate in Berala is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Berala?
Berala has a population of approximately 8,757 residents, with a median age of 37.
What schools are near Berala?
There are 80 schools within roughly 5km of Berala. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Berala affordable to buy in?
A median house in Berala costs about 19.6 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Berala's population growing?
The population of Berala has grown about 14% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Berala from the CBD?
Berala is about 16 km from the CBD.
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