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| Locality | Berala |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cumberland Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.87445 |
| Longitude | 151.03359 |
| Population | 8,974 |
| Density | 4335.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 2141 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 16 km west |
Berala is a locality in the Cumberland Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,974. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 4335.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km west of Sydney. Berala is located at 33.8745°S, 151.0336°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2141.
Berala unfolds as a tapestry of suburban life, its character defined by a gentle, rolling terrain that slopes towards the shimmering waters of the Georges River. It lies 1.9 km south-south-east of Auburn, NSW (from Auburn, NSW: bearing 162°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-south-east of Baulkham Hills. The air here carries a particular weight, a humid warmth in summer that softens the edges of the afternoon sun, casting long, languid shadows across neat lawns and well-tended gardens. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery sheets, punctuate the streetscapes, their leaves rustling a constant, hushed conversation with the breeze. The landscape, though shaped by human hands, retains a sense of earthiness, a reminder of the fertile ground that once sustained a different kind of existence.
This locality, Berala, holds a quiet history, its origins intertwined with the burgeoning agricultural ambitions of colonial Sydney. For many years, market gardens flourished here, their rich soil yielding abundant produce that fed the growing city. The legacy of this past can still be glimpsed in the names of some streets and the enduring generosity of the land, which continues to support a vibrant local economy centred on retail, services, and a strong sense of community. The train line, a vital artery connecting Berala to the wider metropolitan area, thrums with the daily commute, a modern counterpoint to the slower rhythms of its agricultural past, and the distinctive colour of the late afternoon light often paints the brickwork of its older homes in hues of warm ochre and rose.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Berala, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Berala, in the Cumberland Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berala includes the postcode (2141), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cumberland Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Berala is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |