Berkeley, NSW 2506
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2506
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Median house price
$810,000
+3.8% over the past year.
Median of 119 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Berkeley at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses
- Population
- 7,798
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 119 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2506), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Berkeley
Houses change hands at $810,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (119 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.8%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $162,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Berkeley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2506)
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What to know about Berkeley
Berkeley (2506) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $810,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.8% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Berkeley has roughly 7,798 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Berkeley scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,034 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Berkeley
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Berkeley's population at 7,798, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.17% (median rent $650/wk against a $810,000 price tag). With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.17%
- On the $810,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
356 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,034 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Berkeley
- What is the median house price in Berkeley?
- The median house price in Berkeley, NSW 2506 is $810,000 (median of 119 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +3.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Berkeley?
- A useful starting point is the Berkeley median house price of $810,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Berkeley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Berkeley is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2506), June 2026) against the median house price of $810,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Berkeley is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Berkeley postcode?
- Berkeley is in the 2506 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Berkeley?
- Berkeley is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2506.
- What is the average rent in Berkeley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650.
- What schools are in Berkeley?
- There are 20 schools serving Berkeley on this page, including Berkeley West Public School, Illawarra Sports High School, Berkeley Public School.
- How walkable is Berkeley?
- Berkeley has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Berkeley?
- Berkeley is close to Lake Heights, Brownsville, Unanderra, Cringila, Kanahooka.
- What is the population of Berkeley?
- The population of Berkeley is approximately 7,798 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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