Berkshire Park NSW 2765

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Berkshire Park, NSW 2765 is a semi-rural residential suburb in Sydney’s Outer West, governed by Penrith City Council. It is about 19.27 sq km, with a median age of 34 and generally average household income. Housing is overwhelmingly separate houses, with virtually no apartments. The suburb has an urban built-up setting, limited bus services, nearby train access, and typical CBD travel times of about 95 minutes by public transport or 55 minutes by car. Schools are a standout, with strong primary and secondary ratings, while safety is moderate. Residents are predominantly Australian-born, and major centres serving the wider area include Westfield Penrith.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Berkshire Park NSW 2765 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
20.3%
79.7%
Houses (20.3%)
Apartments (0%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (79.7%)

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Berkshire Park NSW 2765 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
27.3%
5.1%
67.6%
On a major road (27.3%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Berkshire
ST MARYS RD14.8% of suburb properties
RICHMOND RD8.6% of suburb properties
LLANDILO RD3.9% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Berkshire Park NSW 2765.

Services in Berkshire Park NSW 2765
Clarendon
Mulgrave
Riverstone
Vineyard
Werrington

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Berkshire Park NSW 2765, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Bligh Park Public School
Developing level98.2% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Windsor Park Public School
Developing level1.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Richmond High School
Good level98.2% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Windsor High School
Developing level1.8% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
100%
Of houses affected
Flood
13.1%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Berkshire Park NSW 2765 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station0%Of all houses

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Berkshire Park NSW 2765.

Median land value$2.2MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage80.5mOf houses affected
Houses with a pool0%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Berkshire Park NSW 2765, and how each pocket compares.

Median house priceDerived from sales
House sales0Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Berkshire Park NSW 2765, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales0Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Berkshire Park NSW 2765.

Median apartment rent$525Per week
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Berkshire Park NSW 2765 residents.

Managers20%
Technicians and Trades Workers20%
Machinery Operators and Drivers20%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Berkshire Park NSW 2765 community.

Median age37Years
Median income$2,194Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
30%
70%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Berkshire Park NSW 2765 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children65.2%
Married without children36.9%
Other1.1%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Berkshire Park NSW 2765 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia74.9%
Malta3.2%
New_Zealand2%
China1.5%
Vietnam1.5%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Berkshire Park NSW 2765 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
No Religion51.3%
Christianity39.2%
Islam0.6%

Crime in Berkshire Park NSW 2765

How safe is Berkshire Park NSW 2765? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Berkshire Park NSW 2765: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Berkshire Park NSW 2765 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Berkshire Park NSW 2765 a good suburb for families?

Berkshire Park NSW 2765 is a solid rather than standout suburb for families, especially for buyers who value house space more than inner-city convenience. The housing mix is very family-oriented, with separate houses making up 100% of homes and an average household size of 3.5, which points to larger family living than many Sydney suburbs. The local age mix also shows a meaningful child population, with 4.0% aged 0 to 4 and 7.1% aged 5 to 14. Safety sits at 3 out of 5, which is moderate rather than exceptional, so this is not the kind of suburb you would describe as one of Sydney’s most polished family enclaves. School ratings are also more middle-of-the-road than premium, which matters for buyers specifically focused on top-tier school outcomes. Berkshire Park can work well for families wanting space, a house-based setting and a less dense environment, but it is a more practical family-friendly suburb than a prestige schools-and-lifestyle choice.

What is it like to live in Berkshire Park NSW 2765?

Living in Berkshire Park NSW 2765 feels practical, spacious and semi-rural rather than polished, busy or highly urban. The suburb character is described as semi-rural residential, which fits a buyer looking for a quieter, more open setting in Sydney’s Outer West. In everyday terms, Berkshire Park is more about land, separation from dense apartment living and a low-intensity suburban feel than café strips or walk-to-everything convenience. That said, the lifestyle trade-off is clear in the data. Walkability is just 1 out of 5, retail is 1 out of 5 and culture is 2 out of 5, so this is not the suburb for buyers wanting a vibrant village atmosphere or strong local amenity at their doorstep. Safety at 3 out of 5 is moderate. Berkshire Park will likely appeal to buyers who want breathing room and a more grounded lifestyle, but less so to those wanting a lively, highly connected daily routine.

Is Berkshire Park NSW 2765 well connected for commuting?

Berkshire Park NSW 2765 is mixed to less convenient for commuting, depending on how much you rely on driving versus public transport. The suburb does not have its own train station, but train access is available nearby via the T1 line around St Marys or Werrington. Bus services are limited, and there is no metro, light rail or ferry option, so public transport choice is narrower than in more established commuter suburbs. The average commute to the Sydney CBD is about 95 minutes by public transport and 55 minutes by car, which makes Berkshire Park workable for some commuters but not especially efficient. For buyers who mainly drive and do not need to be in the CBD every day, that trade-off may be manageable. For daily public transport commuters, though, Berkshire Park is more of a compromise suburb. It suits buyers prioritising house space and a less dense setting over fast and flexible access into central Sydney.

Who does Berkshire Park NSW 2765 suit best?

Berkshire Park NSW 2765 suits best buyers who want a detached house lifestyle, more physical space and a practical Outer West setting rather than a high-amenity urban postcode. The suburb’s housing mix is completely separate houses, with no apartment share in the data, so it naturally fits buyers looking for land, family living or room for hobbies, vehicles or multigenerational arrangements. The resident profile also suggests a working, owner-occupier leaning suburb with 28.2% renters, which is not especially transient by Sydney standards. Occupationally, the area has strong representation from trades, machinery operators and drivers, with managers also featuring, which gives Berkshire Park a grounded, practical character rather than a predominantly corporate-professional one. Median weekly personal income of $650 and family income of $1,775 suggest a more modest-income profile than many prestige suburbs. That makes Berkshire Park less suited to buyers chasing an upscale lifestyle scene, but potentially attractive to households who value space and function over status or walkability.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berkshire Park NSW 2765?

The main trade-off in Berkshire Park NSW 2765 is simple: you get house space and a lower-density lifestyle, but you give up convenience and faster access to major amenities. On the plus side, Berkshire Park is entirely made up of separate houses, has a semi-rural residential feel and avoids the intensity of dense apartment areas. For buyers who want room to spread out, that is a real strength. Safety is moderate at 3 out of 5, and the lower rental share compared with many urban suburbs can also support a steadier residential feel. The downside is that daily convenience is limited. Walkability and retail both sit at 1 out of 5, bus service is limited, and CBD commute times are long, especially by public transport. So the suburb may feel less convenient for buyers who want easy errands, nightlife or a simple city commute. Berkshire Park can still be a very good fit for the right buyer, but only if space matters more than convenience.

What are property prices like in Berkshire Park NSW 2765?

Property prices in Berkshire Park NSW 2765 are hard to generalise from recent sales data alone, because the suburb had no usable suburb-level sales statistics returned in the latest history result. What the broader suburb profile does suggest is that Berkshire Park is a house-only market, so buyers are mainly comparing detached-home budgets rather than choosing between houses and apartments. In practical terms, that usually means the entry point is more tied to land and house value than to lower-cost unit options. For buyers asking whether Berkshire Park is expensive, the answer is likely to depend heavily on the size, condition and land component of each individual property rather than a broad apartment-versus-house price spread. The trade-off is straightforward: if you are buying property in Berkshire Park, you are paying for house-based living and space, but you are not also getting the walkability, retail strength or transport convenience that sometimes justify higher prices elsewhere.