Berri (SA)

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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Berri is projected to be approximately 4,181 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 38 people (0.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,143 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,177, estimated by Districts analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 32 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 346 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective development. Population expansion in the locality was mostly generated by arrivals from overseas, which acted as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times.

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Berri features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,946 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% above Regional SA's rate of 5.5%, and workforce participation is on par with Regional SA's 58.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 4.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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According to the latest ATO postcode records released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Berri's taxpayers have a median income of $46,367 and an average income of $53,959. This sits below the national standard, comparing to a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933 for Regional SA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $51,083 (median) and $59,447 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Berri fell between the 4th and 13th percentiles nationwide. The largest bracket comprises 29.7% of taxpayers earning between $400 - 799 weekly (1,241 residents), differing from the broader region where earn in the - range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at , which ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Berri at the time of the last Census consisted of 78.1% standalone houses and 21.9% alternative housing types (such as townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% alternative types across Regional SA. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Berri lagged the regional average, standing at 32.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (24.9%) or renting (43.2%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Regional SA median at $1,040, while median weekly rent was $215, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,153 and $220 respectively. Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Berri are far below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 60.4%, consisting of 17.9% couples with offspring, 26.0% couples without offspring, and 15.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.6%, with lone person living arrangements representing 36.2% and shared households making up 3.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 persons is lower than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university completion rates (14.3%) sitting far below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a need as well as an opportunity for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (28.2%).

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Substantial health difficulties are apparent in the suburb of Berri, based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~2,022 people). This compares to a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Berri displays lower levels of cultural diversity than typical, with citizens comprising 88.1% of the population, 85.2% born locally, and 88.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.7% of residents. However, the most distinct deviation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional SA.

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With a median age of 42, the suburb of Berri is younger than the Regional SA median of 47 but higher than the national figure of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 14.6% compared to Regional SA, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 11.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 group has risen from 12.4% to 14.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.4% to 9.6%. By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Berri is projected to change. Leading this transition, the to group is forecast to expand by ( people), rising from to . This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged + accounting for of all projected population growth. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the to and to age groups.

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Berri currently has an estimated 217 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 130 children aged 0-2 and 87 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 207 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 321. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.