Shellharbour City Council

New Berrima

NSW2577

New Berrima at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

598

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about New Berrima.

The postcode for New Berrima is 2577 (NSW).

New Berrima (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.

New Berrima has roughly 598 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

New 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put New Berrima's population at 598, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

598

Median age

37

Family households

71%

Lone person

24%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

598

Median age: 37

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

16

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (31.3%)
Sexual offences4 (25.0%)
Arson2 (12.5%)
Drug offences2 (12.5%)
Assault1 (6.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in New Berrima.

Local schools for New Berrima

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Government School Catchment

Berrima Public School

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Moss Vale Public School

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Moss Vale High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About New Berrima.

What is the New Berrima postcode?
New Berrima is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
Where is New Berrima?
New Berrima is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
What is the average rent in New Berrima?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
What schools are in New Berrima?
There are 12 schools serving New Berrima on this page, including Berrima Public School, Oxley College, St Paul's Catholic Primary School.
How walkable is New Berrima?
New Berrima has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near New Berrima?
New Berrima is close to Berrima, Medway, Burradoo, Sutton Forest, Moss Vale.
What is the population of New Berrima?
The population of New Berrima is approximately 598 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

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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