Berkshire Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Berkshire Park NSW is 2,149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berkshire Park is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Berkshire Park is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Berkshire Park has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Berkshire Park has a population density of 112 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Berkshire Park is Malta. The most common religion is Not stated (53.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berkshire Park is $2,571.

There were 25 recorded offences in Berkshire Park in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

Population
2,149
Census 2021
Median income
$756/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Berkshire Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Berkshire Park is $756 a week, in line with the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,135th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBerkshire ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$756/wk$765/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$2,036/wk$1,704/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,571/mo$1,965/mo +31%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%22.6% −0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Berkshire Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Berkshire Park Population

2,149 residents at the 2021 Census.

Berkshire Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
Ranked 4,411 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,571/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Berkshire Park Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,036/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Berkshire Park against your income

About $8,823 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,586/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Berkshire Park Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
933
avg ICSEA score
283
total students
Bligh Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
933
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Berkshire Park Map

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People in Berkshire Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.7% (1,307) Female 39.3% (845)

Population Density

112
people per km²
2,149 people · 19.3 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,194
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Malta
3.1%
New Zealand
2.3%
China
2.1%
Vietnam
2.1%
Lebanon
1.2%
England
0.7%
Fiji
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.6%
Cantonese
0.9%
Mandarin
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
German
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
14.5%
Maltese
14.2%
English
12.5%
Irish
2.3%
Scottish
2.3%
Italian
1.9%
Chinese
1.7%
German
1.1%
Australian Aboriginal
0.9%
Lebanese
0.9%
Indian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Not stated
53.9%
Catholic
23.7%
No religion
9.4%
Anglican
5.4%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Islam
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.0%
Eastern Orthodox
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.6% 777
Separated
2.7% 53
Divorced
5.8% 114
Widowed
2.1% 41
Never married
49.7% 975

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children under 15
28.7%
Couple: no children
22.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.9%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
12.6%
4 persons
15.6%
5 persons
13.3%
6+ persons
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Berkshire Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 305 occupied private dwellings in Berkshire Park at the 2021 Census, 28.5% were rented, 50.8% owned outright and 18.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.0% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
50.8% 155 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.7% 57 dwellings
Rented
28.5% 87 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
27.9%
4 bedrooms
44.4%
5 bedrooms
13.5%
6+ bedrooms
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.5%
$300-$449/mo
10.5%
$800-$999/mo
7.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.6%
2 vehicles
23.3%
3 vehicles
23.9%
4+ vehicles
30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Berkshire Park

Employment

Employed full-time
13.9% 256 people
Employed part-time
8.8% 162 people
Unemployed
1.0% 19 people
Not in labour force
76.3% 1,403 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
30.1%
Managers
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Professionals
9.0%
Labourers
5.7%
Sales Workers
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
19.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.3%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Truck
10.7%
Walked only
7.4%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Other
1.6%
Bicycle
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.3%
Bachelor Degree
14.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.1%
Certificate I/II
4.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
32.4%
Architecture & Building
17.0%
Management & Commerce
13.1%
Health
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Education
3.1%
Information Technology
2.7%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.7%
Primary: Catholic
19.0%
Secondary: Catholic
17.9%
Secondary: Government
11.4%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
43.6%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
54.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
60
Diabetes
50
Asthma
44
Arthritis
24
Heart disease
24
Lung condition
20
Cancer
14
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 128
Did not provide
84.2% 682

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.7% 95
Not a volunteer
88.3% 717

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.2% 10
Never served
98.8% 804

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.5%
1 child
8.2%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
13.5%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
41
1971: 1980
43
1981: 1990
35
1991: 2000
9
2001: 2010
20
2011: 2015
5
2016
9
2019
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
24.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
25.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
877
Moved from NSW
84
Moved: same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
26.7%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.1%
Step family: no other children
7.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Intact family: other children present
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Berkshire Park Crime Statistics

25 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
10
Other Against Property
5
Assault
3
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Berkshire Park

The closest suburb to Berkshire Park is Windsor Downs, 3.2 km away.

Windsor Downs
3.2 km away · income $908/wk · rent $420/wk
Londonderry (NSW)
3.6 km away · income $809/wk · rent $460/wk
Melonba
3.6 km away · income $1,266/wk · rent $600/wk
Bligh Park
4.0 km away · income $935/wk · rent $410/wk
Llandilo
4.1 km away · income $709/wk · rent $500/wk
South Windsor
4.8 km away · income $763/wk · rent $360/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Berkshire Park

What is the population of Berkshire Park NSW?

The population of Berkshire Park NSW is 2,149 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 112 people per km². Berkshire Park is ranked #2,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Berkshire Park?

The median personal income in Berkshire Park NSW is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year. The median household income is $2,036 per week. Family income is $2,194 per week. Berkshire Park is ranked #4,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Berkshire Park?

Median rent in Berkshire Park NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Berkshire Park ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Berkshire Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berkshire Park NSW is $2,571. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Berkshire Park?

The median age in Berkshire Park NSW is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berkshire Park a good suburb to live in?

Berkshire Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,149. The median income is $756/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10305. All dollar figures in AUD.