Berala at a glance
Median house
$1,392,500
+14.2% year on year
Median unit
$530,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Population
8,757
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Berala.
The postcode for Berala is 2141 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Berala is $1,392,500.
Berala (2141) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW. The median house here is $1,392,500, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Berala has roughly 8,757 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Berala's population at 8,757, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,757
Median age
37
Family households
74%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,392,500 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 62% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $279,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +14.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,392,500
+14.2% over the past year. Median unit price $530,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$468/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$1,392,500
+14.2% annual growth
$530,000
42
Average days to sell
8,757
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $468/wk against a $1,392,500 price tag). Units yield 3.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.75%
Based on $1,392,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.73%
Based on $530,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+14.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +14.2%/yr
2021
$717K
5-year change
+94%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
281
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Berala.
Local schools for Berala
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Berala Public School
Karningul School
Regents Park Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Berala.
- What is the median house price in Berala?
- The median house price in Berala, NSW 2141 is $1,392,500. The median unit price is $530,000. Annual growth is +14.2%.
- What is the Berala postcode?
- Berala is in the 2141 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Berala?
- Berala is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2141. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Berala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $468, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Berala?
- There are 20 schools serving Berala on this page, including St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, Berala Public School, Regents Park Christian School.
- What suburbs are near Berala?
- Berala is close to Lidcombe, Lidcombe North, Regents Park, Regents Park Dc, Potts Hill.
- What is the population of Berala?
- The population of Berala is approximately 8,757 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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