Berry at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,098
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Berry.
The postcode for Berry is 2535 (NSW).
Berry (2535) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Berry has roughly 3,098 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Berry 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Berry's population at 3,098, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,098
Median age
57
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
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)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
3,098
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Berry.
Local schools for Berry
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Government School Catchment
Berry Public School
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Bomaderry Public School
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Frequently asked
About Berry.
- What is the Berry postcode?
- Berry is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Berry?
- Berry is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2535, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Berry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Berry?
- There are 20 schools serving Berry on this page, including Berry Public School, Shoalhaven Heads Public School, Bomaderry Public School.
- How walkable is Berry?
- Berry has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Berry?
- Berry is close to Bundewallah, Broughton, Jaspers Brush, Berry Mountain, Broughton Vale.
- What is the population of Berry?
- The population of Berry is approximately 3,098 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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