Moving to Berrigan NSW 2712
What the official numbers say about living in Berrigan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $173 a week, against a median household income of $980 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Berrigan grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,091 → 1,264 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Egypt; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Filipino, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Berrigan scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest airport: Finley, 21.8 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 532 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Berrigan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Columbus Primary School 300 m · Berrigan Public School 700 m
Groceries: Berrigan IGA plus Liquor 150 m
Parks and reserves: Apex Park 200 m · Hayes Park 600 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Berrigan, most often seen first: Common Starling · Australian Magpie · Galah · Crested Pigeon · Noisy Miner · Eastern Rosella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Berrigan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrigan here | 1,264 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Finley | 2,455 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| Barooga | 1,888 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Tocumwal | 2,862 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Cobram | 6,148 | $405,000 | 1/10 | 13% |
| Jerilderie | 922 | — | 3/10 | 2% |
| Mulwala | 2,557 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Berrigan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2712 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Berrigan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $173 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,091 people to 1,264. It sits about 532 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Berrigan council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Finley · Barooga · Tocumwal · Cobram · Jerilderie · Mulwala.
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