Berala, NSW 2141 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2141, home to 8,757 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 15 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,757
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,552 /week
- Median personal income
- $595 /week
- Median family income
- $1,620 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Lidcombe Public School
- Berala Public School
- Homebush West Public School
- Auburn Public School
- Regents Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 136 bus stops
- Georges Av Opp Grandin Park
- Grandin Park, Georges Av
- Georges Av After East St
- Georges Av At East St
- Lidcombe Station, Platform 0
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 37 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.7% of the 3,202 resolvable premises in Berala. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,548 across postcode 2141 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 425 theft, 404 violent offences, 233 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berala?
Berala (NSW 2141) had 8,757 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Berala?
The median advertised rent in Berala is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berala?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Berala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lidcombe Public School (1.3 km), Berala Public School (1.6 km), Homebush West Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berala?
Berala is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berala?
Across postcode 2141, 1,548 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (425), violent (404), vehicle theft (233). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Berala?
In Berala, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berala?
144 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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