Moving to Berala NSW 2141
What the official numbers say about living in Berala — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,552 a week.
About 58% of homes are owner-occupied and 41% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Berala grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,799 → 8,757 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Vietnam, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Berala scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (55% of workers), while 34% work from home.
Nearest train station: Berala, 50 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Bankstown, 5.1 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Bankstown Station, 5.1 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 6.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 6.8 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 70 schools · 34 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 68 parks — see them all on the Berala profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Berala Public School 450 m · Trinity Catholic College Regents Park Campus 800 m · St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School 850 m · St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School 1.1 km · Regents Park Christian School 1.1 km · Karningul School 1.6 km · Regents Park Public School 1.6 km · St Joachim's Catholic Primary School 1.7 km
Groceries: Woolworths Berala 50 m · A J supermarket 1.7 km · Aldi 2.3 km · Gima Supermarket 2.3 km · Sohrab Supermarket 2.3 km · Millet Supermarket 2.3 km · Sefton fresh4less 2.4 km · Woolworths Auburn 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: York Street Park 350 m · Vivian Crescent Reserve 350 m · Jack and Jill Reserve 450 m · Leonie Crescent Reserve 450 m · Woodburn Reserve 500 m · Grey Box Gum Reserve 600 m · Kulgun Park 650 m · Spencer Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Berala, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven · Dusky Moorhen · Superb Fairy-wren.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Berala, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berala here | 8,757 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Regents Park | 4,990 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Auburn | 39,333 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Potts Hill | 1,454 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Lidcombe | 23,663 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Birrong | 3,331 | — | 3/10 | 16% |
| Sefton | 6,300 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Blaxland — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2141 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Berala profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 41% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,799 people to 8,757. It sits about 16 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Berala station is roughly 0 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Blaxland.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Berala vs Regents Park · Berala vs Birrong.
Nearby guides: Regents Park · Auburn · Potts Hill · Lidcombe · Birrong · Sefton.
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