Berrambool, NSW 2548

Bega Valley Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2548

Updated

Median house price

$807,000

-8.3% over the past year.

Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Berrambool at a glance

Median unit
$257,760
Weekly rent
$695
Houses · units $500
Population
486
Median age 46

Prices: Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2548), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Berrambool

Houses change hands at $807,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (8 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $257,760, roughly 68% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-8.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -8.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Berrambool on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2548)

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What to know about Berrambool

Berrambool (2548) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $807,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -8.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Berrambool has roughly 486 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

What it’s like to live here

Berrambool scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 765 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Berrambool

Schools serving Berrambool: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Merimbula Public School

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Pambula Public School

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Bournda Environmental Education Centre

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
100/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
40/100

Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Berrambool's population at 486, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
66%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.48% (median rent $695/wk against a $807,000 price tag). Units yield 10.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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
4.48%
On the $807,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
10.09%
On the $257,760 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-8.3%

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

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft1 (50.0%)
Blackmail and extortion1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
765 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.7°C
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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 Berrambool

What is the median house price in Berrambool?
The median house price in Berrambool, NSW 2548 is $807,000 (median of 8 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is -8.3%.
How much is my house worth in Berrambool?
A useful starting point is the Berrambool median house price of $807,000 (units $257,760). 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 Berrambool a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Berrambool is 4.5%: the median weekly house rent is $695 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2548), June 2026) against the median house price of $807,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 8.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Berrambool 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 Berrambool postcode?
Berrambool is in the 2548 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
Where is Berrambool?
Berrambool is a suburb in the Bega Valley Shire Council area, NSW 2548.
What is the average rent in Berrambool?
The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $500.
What schools are in Berrambool?
There are 5 schools serving Berrambool on this page, including Merimbula Public School, Pambula Public School, Pambula Beach Flexible School.
How walkable is Berrambool?
Berrambool has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 40.
What suburbs are near Berrambool?
Berrambool is close to Mirador, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Pambula, Millingandi.
What is the population of Berrambool?
The population of Berrambool is approximately 486 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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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