BERALA

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,670,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $795,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,220
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 37.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 8,757
Density 4,116.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

BERALA Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,670,000
House Sales Volume 43 sales
Unit Median $795,000
Unit Sales Volume 113 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $680/wk
3 Bed House $730/wk
2 Bed Unit $800/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,000/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BERALA Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 3,220 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.49x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BERALA 3,220/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BERALA has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

BERALA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

8,757
Total Population
4,116
people/km² density
37.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
3,274 people
37.4%
2
England
718 people
8.2%
3
Australia
625 people
7.1%
4
Vietnam
494 people
5.6%
5
Lebanon
373 people
4.3%

Transport

20.9 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
34 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

BERALA Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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About BERALA

Berala is located in Central Sydney, approximately 20.9km from CBD, about 34 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,757 with a density of 4116 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,670,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $795,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3220 per 100,000, 0.49x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 37.39%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (8.20%) and Australian (7.14%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Berala has a house median of $1,670,000 and unit median of $795,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Berala has a crime rate of 3220 per 100,000, which is 0.49x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Trinity Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 67.5 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Al-Faisal College, 2024 HSC results: 340 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 91.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Berala has a population of 8,757, with Chinese comprising 37.40%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (37.39%), English (8.20%), Aust (7.14%), Vietnamese (5.64%), Lebanese (4.26%).

Berala is approximately 20.9km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 34 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.