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Berrima

NSW 2577 • New South Wales

813
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
54.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricHeritageRuralQuietPeaceful

About Berrima

Berrima is a historic village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within Wingecarribee Shire approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 11 kilometres west of Bowral. Established in 1830, it is one of Australia's best-preserved colonial villages, with a small resident population of around 813 drawn to its heritage character and peaceful rural setting. The locality sits at an elevation of around 659 metres on the old Hume Highway corridor between Sydney and Canberra, giving it a cool climate and distinctive highland atmosphere.

Berrima is renowned for its intact Georgian sandstone architecture, including the historic Berrima Courthouse (completed 1838), the Berrima Gaol, and the Surveyor General Inn — one of Australia's oldest continuously licensed hotels, established in 1834. The village attracts visitors drawn to its antique shops, galleries, bakeries, and cafes clustered along the main street. It sits close to the major Southern Highlands towns of Bowral and Moss Vale, which offer a fuller range of services, and the area is popular with weekenders from Sydney seeking a heritage escape in the cool highlands air.

Berrima falls under postcode 2577 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2577
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.60°, 150.41°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
54.43 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bowral
11 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Sydney (Central) via Southern Highlands Approx. 2 hours

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Bowral station then ~90 min to Sydney Central via Southern Highlands Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via Hume Highway (M31/A1); Bowral is the nearest major service town with train access

Walkability Car-Dependent

The historic village strip is walkable, but most services require a car trip to Bowral or Moss Vale

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Berrima by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Berrima Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Berrima" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
813
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berrima known for? +

Berrima is renowned as one of Australia's most intact Georgian-era villages, famous for its sandstone courthouse (1838), the historic Berrima Gaol, and the Surveyor General Inn — one of the country's oldest licensed pubs, established in 1834. It draws visitors from across NSW for heritage walks, antiques, and Southern Highlands hospitality.

How far is Berrima from Sydney CBD? +

Berrima is approximately 130 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, making it around a 1.5 to 2-hour drive depending on traffic via the Hume Highway (M31).

Does Berrima have public transport? +

Berrima has no train station. NSW TrainLink coach services connect the Southern Highlands corridor to Sydney, and the nearest train station is Bowral, approximately 11 kilometres away on the Southern Highlands Line. A car is the most practical way to reach Berrima.

What is the population of Berrima? +

Berrima has a small resident population of around 813 people in the broader locality, though the historic village core is much smaller. Its character is shaped more by tourism and heritage visitors than by residential density.

Is Berrima a good place to live? +

Berrima suits those seeking a quiet, heritage-rich lifestyle in the Southern Highlands, with cool summers and crisp winters. It is ideal for retirees, artists, and heritage enthusiasts, though residents rely on Bowral or Moss Vale for everyday services and shopping.

What is the postcode for Berrima? +

The postcode for Berrima, NSW is 2577.