Berrima at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
813
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Berrima.
The postcode for Berrima is 2577 (NSW).
Berrima (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Berrima has roughly 813 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Berrima scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Berrima's population at 813, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
813
Median age
52
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
813
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Berrima.
Local schools for Berrima
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Berrima Public School
Bowral Public School
Bowral High School
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Frequently asked
About Berrima.
- What is the Berrima postcode?
- Berrima is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Berrima?
- Berrima is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Berrima?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Berrima?
- There are 15 schools serving Berrima on this page, including Berrima Public School, Oxley College, Chevalier College.
- How walkable is Berrima?
- Berrima has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Berrima?
- Berrima is close to New Berrima, Burradoo, Medway, Bong Bong, Bowral.
- What is the population of Berrima?
- The population of Berrima is approximately 813 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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