Berrambool, NSW 2548 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berrambool is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2548, home to 486 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 353 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 486
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,136 /week
- Median personal income
- $669 /week
- Median family income
- $1,447 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bega Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Merimbula Public School
- Pambula Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 50 bus stops
- 22 Garden Cir
- 38 Berrambool Dr
- Garden Cir After Berrambool Dr
- Yarrawood Av Opp Hollis Ct
- Yarrawood Av After Berrambool Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 60.6% of the 302 resolvable premises in Berrambool. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 60.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 284 across postcode 2548 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 81 theft, 68 violent offences, 53 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berrambool?
Berrambool (NSW 2548) had 486 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Berrambool?
The median advertised rent in Berrambool is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berrambool?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Berrambool covering government sectors. Nearest include: Merimbula Public School (0.9 km), Pambula Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berrambool?
Berrambool is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (60.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berrambool?
Across postcode 2548, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (81), violent (68), other (53). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Berrambool?
50 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berrambool centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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