Berri SA

Postcode 5343 · Berri Barmera LGA

Berri is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Berri Barmera local government area (postcode 5343). With a population of 4,143, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

Units have a median price of $265,000 (+18.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $315. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,040.

Berri is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 932, which is below the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Berri Barmera LGA is higher than average at 9,558 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Berri offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($265K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +18.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.2% High Yield
Price vs State$265K/$950K Below Median
Affordability4.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+18.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,201
Mean Income$54,180
Earners2,540
YoY Change+6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$265K
18.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$215
POPULATION
4,143
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,039
Personal Income /wk$610
Mortgage /mth$1,040
CRIME (Berri Barmera LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,558
Total Incidents396
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA932
Total Students1,075
Government3
Catholic1
Berri Regional Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 935
Berri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923
Our Lady of the River SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 950
Riverland Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 920
HOSPITALS (1)
Riverland General Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024