Dreaming of a property in Berala, NSW 2141? It's essential to know whether the area meets your real estate requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Berala median property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can enable you to make a smart decision on your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Berala, keep reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Berala, a conjunctional suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, had 9,049 people (2016 census). Auburn, Liscombe, Regents Park, and Chullora are suburbs neighbouring Berala.
Berala connects the inner west and southwest of Sydney. It is 16 kilometres west of the central business district of Sydney. It is part of the Cumberland Council local government area.
Living in Berala Residents of Berala have the best of both worlds- living in a clean, quiet, and safe small suburb while living in the centre of the Sydney metropolitan area.
There are small shops beside the railway station, such as a Charcoal Chicken, the EVT bakery, and a newsagent. There is also a Woolworths next to the train station.
The Berala railway station runs the Bankstown Line of the Sydney Trains. There are also bus services between Bankstown and Auburn.
Schools in Berala include the St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, the Berala Public School, and Trinity Junior Catholic College.
Recreational areas include Berala Community Centre. Coleman Park also has a baseball field, basketball facilities, two mini soccer fields, two full-size soccer fields, and children's recreational areas.
History of Berala Berala comes from the Aboriginal word, "Bareela", which means musk duck or swamp duck, referring to the wild birds on the Haslams Creek, a swampy creek. The railway line extension from Regents Park to Lidcombe saw the names Sidmouth, Torrington, and Bareela as being considered for the suburb.
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