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Berrara, NSW 2540
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,105,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$440,000
market range $425K-$1M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.0%
market range -10.0% to +12.5%
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Berrara market and investor summary
In Berrara, NSW 2540, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.8%. House prices have moved +4.0% over the past year and +0.1% over three years. At 3.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 92 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Berrara: people, income and schools
Berrara has a resident population of roughly 333, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 59, an older, established demographic, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $66,000 a year, or roughly $1,270 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 36% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 333
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $66,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 69%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Berrara
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What should I check before investing in Berrara?
Berrara has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 6.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +4.0% 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 Berrara?
The median property price in Berrara, NSW 2540 is $440K for units.
What rental yield does Berrara show?
The gross rental yield in Berrara is 2.8% for houses and 6.0% 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 Berrara?
House prices in Berrara are up 4.0% over the past year and up 0.1% over three years. 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 Berrara?
The current vacancy rate in Berrara is 3.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Berrara?
Berrara has a population of approximately 333 residents, with a median age of 59.
Is Berrara's population growing?
The population of Berrara has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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