Berrigan, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Berrigan NSW is 1,264 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berrigan is $586 per week ($30,472 per year). Median rent in Berrigan is $173 per week ($750 per month). Berrigan has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Berrigan has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Berrigan is England. The most common religion is No religion (30.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrigan is $933.

There were 13 recorded offences in Berrigan in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
1,264
Census 2021
Median income
$586/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$173/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
55years
Census 2021

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

Berrigan vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Berrigan is $586 a week, 23% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,799th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $173 a week, $212 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 55, 12 years older 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.
MeasureBerriganTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$586/wk$765/wk −23%$766/wk
Household income$980/wk$1,704/wk −42%$1,637/wk
Rent$173/wk$385/wk −55%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$933/mo$1,965/mo −53%$1,733/mo
Median age5543 +12 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.7%22.6% −4.9 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 Berrigan, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Berrigan Population

1,264 residents at the 2021 Census.

Berrigan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$586/wk
$30,472 per year
Ranked 7,279 of 14,663
Median Rent
$173/wk
$750 per month
Ranked 8,030 of 14,663
Median Age
55years
17 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$933/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Berrigan Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $980/wk
Median rent $173/wk
Rent to income 17.7%

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

Median rent in Berrigan against your income

About $4,247 a month
Median rent $173/wk
Left after rent $807/wk
Rent share 17.7%

Berrigan Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
984
avg ICSEA score
66
total students
Berrigan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 66 students
984
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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Berrigan Map

Berrigan, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Berrigan, New South Wales: 35.6503°S, 145.8283°E

Berrigan Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Berrigan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (611) Female 51.4% (645)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
1,264 people · 720.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,276
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

England
2.3%
Philippines
0.7%
Egypt
0.6%
Italy
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.9%
Filipino
0.8%
Arabic
0.2%
Other Chinese languages
0.2%
German
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
43.8%
Australian
39.8%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
13.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.9%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.2%
Dutch
0.9%
Filipino
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%
South African
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

No religion
30.2%
Catholic
23.7%
Anglican
16.1%
Uniting Church
10.7%
Not stated
9.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
5.0%
Christian (other)
0.6%
Buddhism
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.2% 521
Separated
3.3% 36
Divorced
10.3% 111
Widowed
8.9% 96
Never married
29.3% 317

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.4%
Couple: children under 15
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
16.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.1%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
9.0%
5 persons
2.3%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Berrigan

Housing Tenure

Of the 508 occupied private dwellings in Berrigan at the 2021 Census, 20.5% were rented, 48.0% owned outright and 24.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.5% 23 dwellings
Owned outright
48.0% 244 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.2% 123 dwellings
Rented
20.5% 104 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 12 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
47.2%
4 bedrooms
24.4%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.6%
$300-$449/mo
7.6%
$450-$599/mo
3.4%
$600-$799/mo
15.1%
$800-$999/mo
14.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
37.0%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3 vehicles
15.1%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Berrigan

Employment

Employed full-time
31.0% 286 people
Employed part-time
17.0% 157 people
Unemployed
2.3% 21 people
Not in labour force
49.7% 458 people

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

Occupation

Managers
25.3%
Professionals
17.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Labourers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Sales Workers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.9%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Walked only
6.7%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
2.5%
Bicycle
1.5%
Bus
1.5%
Other
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%

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
48.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Certificate I/II
5.5%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
18.3%
Management & Commerce
16.3%
Engineering
15.2%
Health
12.8%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Education
10.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Architecture & Building
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Information Technology
1.6%
Creative Arts
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.6%
Secondary: Government
28.1%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.0%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Secondary: Catholic
1.5%

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
82.7%
Has need for assistance
9.6%
Need for assistance not stated
7.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
120
Arthritis
86
Asthma
70
Diabetes
54
Heart disease
43
Lung condition
37
Cancer
27
Kidney disease
23
Dementia
14
Stroke
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.3% 166
Did not provide
82.7% 791

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
30.3% 291
Not a volunteer
69.7% 668

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.8% 46
Never served
95.2% 919

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.0%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
25.2%
3 children
25.7%
4 children
13.3%
5+ children
2.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
22
1971: 1980
9
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
4
2011: 2015
6
2017
7
2018
3
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
31.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,004
Moved: same area (SA2)
60
Moved from NSW
30
Moved from VIC
28
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from QLD
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5: 14 hours
26.1%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
14.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.5%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Other couple: children only
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Berrigan Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

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

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berrigan

What is the population of Berrigan NSW?

The population of Berrigan NSW is 1,264 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km². Berrigan is ranked #3,640 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Berrigan?

The median personal income in Berrigan NSW is $586 per week, or $30,472 per year. The median household income is $980 per week. Family income is $1,276 per week. Berrigan is ranked #7,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Berrigan?

Median rent in Berrigan NSW is $173 per week ($750 per month). Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Berrigan ranks #8,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Berrigan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berrigan NSW is $933. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Berrigan?

The median age in Berrigan NSW is 55 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berrigan a good suburb to live in?

Berrigan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,264. The median income is $586/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10317. All dollar figures in AUD.