Berrima vs New Berrima
New Berrima (median $805,000) is roughly 67% cheaper to buy into than Berrima ($2,450,000). Over the past year, Berrima (+2.1%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of New Berrima (-0.4%) on house-price growth.
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Berrima and New Berrima side by side
| Measure | Berrima | New Berrima |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,450,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $317,520 | $317,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | -0.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $705/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 813 | 598 |
| Median age | 52 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrima (1063) sits above New Berrima (1056).
- For buyers
- New Berrima is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 67% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: New Berrima delivers the better gross yield (4.55% vs 1.50%), but Berrima has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Berrima edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1056). Berrima also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Berrima vs New Berrima: common questions
Is Berrima or New Berrima cheaper to buy in?
New Berrima has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 67% below Berrima ($2,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berrima or New Berrima?
Over the past 12 months, Berrima grew +2.1% vs -0.4% in New Berrima, a gap of 2.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Berrima or New Berrima have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrima scores 1063 vs 1056 in New Berrima. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berrima or New Berrima?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.55% in New Berrima vs 1.50% in Berrima. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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