New Berrima vs Berrima.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $805,000 and $2,450,000. Berrima edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
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.
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.
Common questions
Is New Berrima or 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, New Berrima or 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 New Berrima or 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, New Berrima or 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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