NSW · Maitland Council
Berry Park, 2321
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Berry Park is a residential smaller community in Maitland with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 77
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,210
- Employment rate
- 45.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 293
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 10
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 54.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 352 McFarlanes Rd
- McFarlanes Rd At Duckenfield Rd
- McFarlanes Rd At Duckenfield Rd
- McFarlanes Rd At Duckenfield Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Raymond Terrace Rd At Eales Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
27 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure223 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Withdrawn
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure240 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation40 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support140 BRISBANE FIELDS ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
2024· 2 proposals
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like; Swimming pool74 EALES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
February 2024
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
2023· 2 proposals
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs326 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
February 2023
- Shed96 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
2022· 10 proposals
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing471 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
September 2022
- Subdivision of land24 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
July 2022
- Seniors housing40 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
June 2022
- Seniors housing40 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Withdrawn
May 2022
- Other100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling293 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
- Shed169 BRISBANE FIELDS ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
March 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels240 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
January 2022
- Other100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Other100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development244 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
November 2021
- Shed100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
- Dual occupancy74 EALES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
September 2021
- Shed240 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling244 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
- Other100 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing326 DUCKENFIELD ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development352 MCFARLANES ROAD BERRY PARK 2321Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Fountain
- Endeavour Rowing ClubSports centre
- Hunter Valley Grammar Rowing ClubSports centre
- Newcastle University Boat ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Endeavour Rowing Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Fountainamenitiesfountain
- Hunter Valley Grammar Rowing Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Newcastle University Boat Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime76
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime132
- Fraudcrime62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime151
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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