Berkeley NSW, 2506
Berkeley Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you're buying, renting, or investing in Berkeley, NSW 2506, it is an excellent first step to determine if the suburb is going to suit your personal needs. The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Berkeley median property prices, market trends & demographics so we can equip you in making the best decision on your potential move to the suburb.
If you are making a move to Berkeley, have a little read of our history lesson to learn more about the amazing lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Berkeley is a southern suburb in Wollongong, New South Wales. It is located along the northern shore of Lake Illawarra and is one of the most densely populated suburbs in the region. It has a population count of 7,605 as of the 2016 census. Its surrounding suburbs include Unanderra, Mount Saint Thomas, Port Kembla, Cringila, Kanahooka, Lake Heights, and Lake Illawarra.
Living in Berkeley Berkeley’s proximity to Lake Illawarra makes it one of the prettiest suburbs in Wollongong. It has a beautiful walking track near the lake and lots of parklands for lakeside recreation. Berkeley has its community centre wherein locals can gather for social events and meetings. Meanwhile, it has its shopping strip filled with a supermarket, pub, post office, petrol station, and a community swimming pool.
History of Berkeley Berkeley was formerly a farming community located right in the middle of Lake Illawarra and the hills. It developed into a residential area in response to the public housing shortage in Illawarra during its early years. Over time, more public housing developments were established, and many of them are still present today. Over the past two decades, it has seen significant growth as more families move into the area, searching for new homes.
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