Berkeley
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Berkeley is a laid-back lakeside suburb in New South Wales, Australia, located near Wollongong and set along the shores of Lake Illawarra. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, green spaces, and strong community spirit, it offers a peaceful escape while remaining close to city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
7,798
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.48°, 150.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,590
Local Cost
$1,730
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
95
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
923 mm
Internet Speed
351 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
222.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.