Berrilee, NSW 2159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berrilee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2159, home to 212 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $2,349 /week
- Median personal income
- $815 /week
- Median family income
- $2,643 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Wideview Public School
- Berowra Public School
- Arcadia Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- 61-65 Bay Rd
- Chilcott Rd At Bay Rd
- Bay Rd Opp Charltons Creek Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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), 37.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.8% of the 53 resolvable premises in Berrilee. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 86.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2159 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 30% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 theft, 18 property damage, 17 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berrilee?
Berrilee (NSW 2159) had 212 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Berrilee?
The median advertised rent in Berrilee is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berrilee?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Berrilee covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wideview Public School (3.4 km), Berowra Public School (4.1 km), Arcadia Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berrilee?
Berrilee is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berrilee?
Across postcode 2159, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (21), property damage (18), violent (17). 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 Berrilee?
In Berrilee, 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 (37.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berrilee?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berrilee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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