Berry, NSW 2535 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berry is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2535, home to 3,098 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 111 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,098
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,495 /week
- Median personal income
- $775 /week
- Median family income
- $2,050 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Berry Public School
- Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 37 bus stops
- Prince Alfred St Before Queen St
- North St After Prince Alfred St
- North St At Alexandra St
- Queen St After Albany St
- Berry Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 22 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 7 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), 49.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.2% of the 1,890 resolvable premises in Berry. 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: 37.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 14.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 20.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 221 across postcode 2535 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 55 theft, 53 violent offences, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berry?
Berry (NSW 2535) had 3,098 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Berry?
The median advertised rent in Berry is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berry?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Berry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berry Public School (0.8 km), Shoalhaven Heads Public School (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berry?
Berry is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berry?
Across postcode 2535, 221 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (55), violent (53), property damage (34). 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 Berry?
In Berry, 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 (49.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Berry?
38 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Berry centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 1 train 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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