Berkeley, NSW 2506 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berkeley is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2506, home to 7,798 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area and roughly 76 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,798
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,217 /week
- Median personal income
- $568 /week
- Median family income
- $1,541 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Berkeley West Public School
- Illawarra Sports High School
- Berkeley Public School
- Hayes Park Public School
- Lake Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 46 bus stops
- Northcliffe Dr Before Sussex St
- NorthCliffe Dr After Holborn St
- Northcliffe Dr At Wilkinson St
- Northcliff Dr Before Bristol St
- 237 Northcliff Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 15.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.3% of the 3,658 resolvable premises in Berkeley. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 576 across postcode 2506 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 158 violent offences, 127 theft, 77 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berkeley?
Berkeley (NSW 2506) had 7,798 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Berkeley?
The median advertised rent in Berkeley is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berkeley?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Berkeley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berkeley West Public School (1.1 km), Illawarra Sports High School (1.2 km), Berkeley Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berkeley?
Berkeley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berkeley?
Across postcode 2506, 576 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (158), theft (127), property damage (77). 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 Berkeley?
In Berkeley, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (15.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berkeley?
46 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berkeley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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