Berkeley Vale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Berkeley Vale, NSW 2261.
About Berkeley Vale
Welcome to Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale sits on the New South Wales Central Coast, tucked between the shores of Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Highway corridor, a little over an hour's drive north of Sydney. It's a suburb built around family life and easy access to water, with leafy residential streets giving way to bushland reserves and lake frontage in several pockets.
With a population of just under 9,000 and a median age of 36, Berkeley Vale attracts young families, tradespeople and professionals who want space, a backyard and a slower pace without giving up proximity to the coast's main employment and shopping hubs. It sits alongside Glenning Valley, Tumbi Umbi, Chittaway Bay and Killarney Vale, forming a cluster of established, house-dominated suburbs on the lake's northern side.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Berkeley Vale tends to revolve around the water and the outdoors rather than a bustling main street. Tuggerah Lake and nearby Chittaway Bay offer fishing, kayaking and waterside walks, while a short drive gets residents to the cafes and eateries of Berkeley Vale's own small shopping strip or further afield to Wyong and The Entrance for a bigger night-out selection. It's a suburb that suits people happy to trade constant buzz for quiet streets, local sports clubs and long weekends spent outdoors.
Shopping
Everyday shopping needs are covered locally, with a neighbourhood centre providing supermarkets, takeaway food and essential retailers. For bigger shopping trips, residents head to Tuggerah's major retail precinct or Wyong's town centre, both within easy reach, giving Berkeley Vale the benefit of a quiet residential base without being far from full-scale retail and services.
Getting around
Berkeley Vale benefits from good road connections via the Pacific Highway and the M1 Motorway, making Sydney, Newcastle and the broader Central Coast all commutable. The Wyong and Tuggerah train stations, on the Main Northern line, are within a short drive and provide direct rail services to Sydney and Newcastle, useful for commuters who'd rather not drive the whole way. Local bus routes connect the suburb to surrounding areas including Tumbi Umbi, Killarney Vale and the Tuggerah retail and rail hub.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Berkeley Vale Public School providing primary schooling within the suburb itself. Secondary students can attend the Berkeley Vale campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, while TLK Youth College offers an alternative education pathway nearby. This concentration of schooling options, combined with the suburb's parks and lake access, is a big part of why Berkeley Vale continues to draw young families.
Parks & recreation
Bushland reserves and sporting fields are threaded through the suburb, alongside the recreational drawcard of Tuggerah Lake itself. Walking tracks, playgrounds and local ovals give families and dog walkers plenty of options close to home, while the lake foreshore areas around Chittaway Bay and Killarney Vale extend the choices for picnics, boat ramps and waterside recreation just a few minutes away.
The property market
Berkeley Vale's property market is firmly house-focused, with houses making up 87% of current listings against just 4% apartments or units, 6% land and 3% townhouses, reflecting its identity as a low-density, family-oriented suburb. The median house price sits at $930,000, having grown 9.4% recently, while units offer a more accessible entry point with a median of $550,000. Renters looking locally can expect a median asking rent of $675 per week. For buyers wanting a house-and-land lifestyle within commuting distance of Sydney, Berkeley Vale's growth and predominantly detached housing stock make it a suburb worth watching.
Market snapshot
Berkeley Vale property market
Median sale price
$930k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$675
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$722k
Median
$930k
Premium
$1.28m
Days on market
20
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
66
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Berkeley Vale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Berkeley Vale, NSW 2261.
Population
8,951
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,791
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Berkeley Vale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Berkeley Vale
$1.00m
15 Judith Anne Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
6 Marlborough Place
Sold ~July 2026
$849k
4 Platypus Road
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
49 Elaine Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
96 Kerry Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
28 Marlborough Place
Sold ~July 2026
$795k
20 Seawind Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
12 Kurraba Parade
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Berkeley Vale
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Common questions
Berkeley Vale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Berkeley Vale?
The median house price in Berkeley Vale, NSW is $930k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.4%.
How much is rent in Berkeley Vale?
The median weekly rent in Berkeley Vale is around $675 per week.
Is Berkeley Vale a good place to live?
Berkeley Vale is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Berkeley Vale is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,951 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Berkeley Vale?
Berkeley Vale has a population of 8,951 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Berkeley Vale?
There are 3 schools in or near Berkeley Vale, including Berkeley Vale Public School, TLK Youth College and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Berkeley Vale?
Properties in Berkeley Vale take around 20 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Berkeley Vale?
Entry-level properties in Berkeley Vale start around $722k, while premium homes reach $1.28m.
What suburbs are near Berkeley Vale?
Suburbs near Berkeley Vale include Valley, Glenning Valley, Tumbi Umbi, Chittaway Bay and Killarney Vale.
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