Berkshire Park
A $2.7 million median house price in a suburb of 2,149 people is the first signal that Berkshire Park operates at the upper end of Western Sydney's land market. Spread across 19.27 square kilometres, it delivers a density of just 111.5 people per km2, which is far lower than typical metropolitan suburbs. Household income sits in the 76th percentile nationally, yet university qualifications reach only 4.1%, which is 26 points below national, pointing to a population that has accumulated wealth through trades and property rather than professional credentials. Some 97% of dwellings are separate houses, with 64% having four or more bedrooms, confirming its identity as a large-lot, family-scale estate.
Population
2,149
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,036/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$2.7M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $2,700,000 places Berkshire Park firmly above most of Greater Western Sydney, and the price history shows meaningful softening: it peaked at $2,775,000 in 2024 before easing to $2,350,000 in 2025, a 15.3% decline. That correction may open a window for buyers who missed the peak. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,571, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 29.2%, just below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting that households here are managing debt at capacity. The dominant dwelling type is the four-plus bedroom separate house, which accounts for 64% of stock, with 97% of all properties being separate houses. Only 19.1% of residents carry a mortgage compared to 51.8% owning outright, indicating a largely settled, low-debt ownership base.
For Buyers
The median house price of $2,700,000 places Berkshire Park firmly above most of Greater Western Sydney, and the price history shows meaningful softening: it peaked at $2,775,000 in 2024 before easing to $2,350,000 in 2025, a 15.3% decline. That correction may open a window for buyers who missed the peak. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,571, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 29.2%, just below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting that households here are managing debt at capacity. The dominant dwelling type is the four-plus bedroom separate house, which accounts for 64% of stock, with 97% of all properties being separate houses. Only 19.1% of residents carry a mortgage compared to 51.8% owning outright, indicating a largely settled, low-debt ownership base.
For Investors
Berkshire Park presents a low-yield, high-barrier investor profile. Weekly rent of $450 against a $2,700,000 median implies a gross yield below 1%, thin by any standard. The vacancy rate of 4.7% is above typical well-performing rental markets, and the renter share is 29.1%, reasonable but not the deep tenant pool investors prefer. Only 5 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, reflecting the low-density, established character of the suburb. The 15.3% price decline from 2024 to 2025 increases short-term capital risk. Low population turnover at 83.2% of residents staying put supports long-term stability, but the combination of low yield, elevated vacancy and recent price falls means the investment case depends heavily on land appreciation over the medium term rather than rental income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
51
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The suburb's age profile at a median of 37 years sits 3 years below the national figure, skewing toward families in active child-raising years. Average household size is 3.2 persons, which is 0.7 above national, consistent with the four-plus bedroom stock that 64% of dwellings provide. University qualifications at 4.1% are 26 percentage points below the national average, one of the larger qualification gaps in the region, which aligns with the trade-heavy occupational mix. Overseas-born residents make up 21.3% of the population, close to the national rate and 0.3 points below it. Maltese ancestry records 306 residents and English records 269 from a total of 2,149, indicating a European-heritage tilt. The volunteering rate of 11.7% and a 5.6% need-assistance rate suggest a self-sufficient, working-age community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.0%
Houses
3.0%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate decisively: 51.8% own outright and only 19.1% carry a mortgage, a ratio that suggests wealth accumulated over long holding periods rather than recent leveraged purchases. The 29.1% renter share provides some rental market depth but is secondary to ownership. Stock is almost entirely large separate houses: 97% are detached and 64% have four or more bedrooms, with three-bedroom homes accounting for 27.9%. Semi-detached properties fill the remaining 3%. Prices moved from $2,775,000 in 2024 to $2,350,000 in 2025, a 15.3% contraction that marks one of the steeper short-period corrections in the outer-Sydney premium market. Despite the high median, rent-to-income at 22.1% sits below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters here are relatively comfortable compared to many Sydney markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,571
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$756
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
15
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.6%
Couples, no children
898
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the leading industry at 28.3% of employed residents (69 workers), more than double the share of the next sector, Healthcare at 11.9%. Manufacturing accounts for 11.5%, Retail and Other Services each at 8.2%, forming a blue-collar employment base that runs counter to what a $2.7 million median might imply in other contexts. By occupation, Managers lead with 82 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin at 69 and Machinery/Drivers at 66, confirming the trades-and-management character. The unemployment rate of 4.2% is modest. Household income in the 76th percentile nationally reflects accumulated asset wealth rather than high wages from knowledge-economy employment. The 28.3% construction share is notably above the national average and is consistent with Western Sydney's role as a high-activity development corridor.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.2%
Part-time
34.6%
Participation
21.9%
Employed
412
Occupations
Top Industries
University
4.1%
Postgraduate
0.7%
Born Overseas
21.3%
Dwellings
299
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced: 83.7% of employed residents drive to work, well above national averages, reflecting the suburb's large-lot character and limited public transport access. Notably, 11.8% walk or cycle, an unusually high rate for an outer suburb, likely reflecting local rural pathways rather than commuting alternatives. No schools are recorded inside the 19.27 square kilometre boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring suburbs. Crime statistics are not available for Berkshire Park. The rent-to-income ratio of 22.1% is below the 30% stress threshold, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.2% sits just under it, meaning day-to-day housing costs are manageable relative to incomes in the 76th percentile nationally. The 4.7% vacancy rate is somewhat elevated, which may reflect seasonal or lifestyle-property dynamics.
Drive
83.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
11.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Berkshire Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berkshire Park a good suburb to live in?
Berkshire Park suits families who prioritise space and low density: 97% of dwellings are separate houses with 64% having four or more bedrooms, and the density of 111.5 people per km2 is far below metropolitan norms. Household income sits in the 76th percentile nationally. The main trade-offs are a $2,700,000 median house price, high car dependence at 83.7%, and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Berkshire Park?
The median house price is $2,700,000, based on 2024-2025 data. Prices peaked at $2,775,000 in 2024 before declining 15.3% to $2,350,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,571, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.2%, just below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Berkshire Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Berkshire Park boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in nearby suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 4.1%, which is 26 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly trades-and-management workforce rather than a professional graduate base.
Is Berkshire Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Berkshire Park. As an indirect indicator, the suburb's household income sits in the 76th percentile nationally and the rent-to-income ratio of 22.1% is well below the 30% stress threshold, both consistent with a stable, low-financial-pressure community. Only 5.6% of residents (56 people) require daily assistance, suggesting a broadly healthy population.
Is Berkshire Park good for property investment?
The investment case is difficult at current prices. Weekly rent of $450 against a $2,700,000 median implies a gross yield below 1%, and the vacancy rate of 4.7% is above most well-performing rental markets. Prices fell 15.3% from 2024 to 2025. Only 5 development applications were lodged in 12 months, so supply pressure is low, but returns depend entirely on land appreciation rather than rental income.
How is Berkshire Park's population changing?
Berkshire Park's population is 2,149 across 19.27 square kilometres. Residential turnover is very low, with 83.2% of residents remaining in the same address over five years, compared to higher churn rates in most metropolitan suburbs. Development activity is minimal at 5 applications in 12 months, and the suburb's large-lot character limits rapid densification.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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