Berkeley Vale
NSW 2261 • Greater Sydney
About Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 75 kilometres north of Sydney within the Central Coast City Council area. With a population of 8,951 and a median age of 36, the suburb offers a family-oriented lifestyle with an average household size of 2.7 people and a median household income of around $1,791 per week. The community is predominantly Australian-born with strong English, Australian, and Irish ancestry, and includes a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of around 5.6 per cent. Housing comprises a mix of established family homes on suburban blocks, reflecting steady residential growth in the broader Tuggerah Lakes precinct.
Berkeley Vale is close to Westfield Tuggerah, one of the Central Coast's largest shopping centres, and is within easy reach of Lake Tuggerah and nearby beaches at The Entrance. The suburb is connected to Sydney and Newcastle via the M1 Pacific Motorway and rail services from nearby Tuggerah and Wyong stations. Affordable housing relative to Sydney, combined with natural surroundings and family amenities, makes it attractive to young families and those seeking a sea-change lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.
Berkeley Vale falls under postcode 2261 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bateau Bay Public School ICSEA 10294332 8000 2A Waratah Street
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10-12 Debra Anne Drive
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Berkeley Vale Public School ICSEA 9884388 1796 Pindarri Avenue
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4388 1899 Berkeley Rd
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Chittaway Bay Public School ICSEA 9924388 2188 101 Chittaway Road
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Brooke Avenue Public School ICSEA 9314333 1022 Brooke Ave
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Killarney Vale Public School ICSEA 9634388 1066 Hendricks Rd
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4332 2944 The Entrance Rd
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Shelly Beach Road
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The Entrance Public School ICSEA 9234332 2154 Oakland Ave
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Hick's Lane
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4385 6802 Bellevue Rd
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Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Berkeley Vale by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
39 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 318
- 2. New Zealand 148
- 3. Scotland 37
- 4. Philippines 35
- 5. Germany 34
- 6. India 29
- 7. Ireland 21
- 8. China 19
- 9. Fiji 19
- 10. Netherlands 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)