Berri, SA 5343 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berri is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5343, home to 4,143 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Loxton Waikerie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 191 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,143
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,039 /week
- Median personal income
- $610 /week
- Median family income
- $1,367 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Berri Barmera
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,040
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Our Lady of the River School
- Berri Primary School
- Riverland Special School
- Glossop High School Senior Campus
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 88.0% of the 2,710 resolvable premises in Berri. 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: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 88.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 425 across postcode 5343 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 134 theft, 134 violent offences, 85 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berri?
Berri (SA 5343) had 4,143 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Berri Barmera local government area.
What is the median rent in Berri?
The median advertised rent in Berri is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berri?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Berri covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of the River School (0.4 km), Berri Primary School (1 km), Riverland Special School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berri?
Berri is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (88% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berri?
Across postcode 5343, 425 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (134), violent (134), property damage (85). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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