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Berry

NSW 2535 • Rest of NSW

3,098
Population (2021)
$40,300
Median Income
51.66 km²
Area
142m
Elevation
HistoricHeritageArts CommunityCountry TownTourist Destination

About Berry

Berry is a charming historic village located in the Shoalhaven region of NSW's South Coast, 143 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 3,100, this heritage-listed town is renowned for its well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture, antique shops, and vibrant arts scene. The town sits in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling green hills and fertile farmland.

The village offers a relaxed country lifestyle with sophisticated amenities including award-winning cafes, boutique shopping, galleries, and regular markets. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby beaches, national parks, and the larger town of Nowra for additional services. Berry attracts artists, retirees, and sea-changers seeking small-town charm, heritage character, and proximity to both natural attractions and Sydney.

Berry falls under postcode 2535 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2535
Urban Area
Shoalhaven
LGA
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.80°, 150.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
51.66 km²
Elevation
142m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Berry
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Local services — Nowra and surrounding areas 20-30 min
  • Premier Motor Service — Sydney and regional centres 2.5-3 hours

Commute to Sydney

Distance
143 km
By Train
2.5-3 hours
By Bus
3 hours
By Car (Peak)
2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Train station 2km from town centre, direct services to Sydney Central

Walkability Excellent

Compact town centre highly walkable, most amenities within easy walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Berry, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Berry Railway Station group
Illawarra railway Berry • SHR #01084
Berry Courthouse
58 Victoria Street Berry • SHR #01736
Berry Museum
135 Queen Street Berry • SHR #01755
David Berry Hospital Precinct
Beach Road, Berry • SHR #00822

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
57 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,667
Census 2021
3,098
▲ 16.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,084
Income 2021
$40,300
▲ 25.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,433
Born Overseas 510

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 215
  • 2. New Zealand 45
  • 3. Scotland 23
  • 4. Germany 20
  • 5. United States 18
  • 6. Ireland 14
  • 7. Netherlands 14
  • 8. France 10
  • 9. Nepal 10
  • 10. Wales 10
  • 11. South Africa 9
  • 12. Canada 7
  • 13. Malta 7
  • 14. Poland 6
  • 15. Italy 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,530
Australian 1,169
Irish 503
Scottish 445
German 114
Italian 53
Dutch 36
Welsh 33
Australian Aboriginal 31
French 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,898
Both parents born in Australia
582
Both parents born overseas
391
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.0%
No Religion
37.2%
Hinduism
0.3%
Buddhism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
116 (3.7%)
5-14 years
332 (10.7%)
15-19 years
123 (4.0%)
20-24 years
77 (2.5%)
25-34 years
207 (6.7%)
35-44 years
288 (9.3%)
45-54 years
316 (10.2%)
55-64 years
442 (14.3%)
65-74 years
551 (17.8%)
75-84 years
415 (13.4%)
85+ years
237 (7.7%)

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