Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, NSW 2326
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Residential suburb
- $350/wk Median
- 33.5% Renters
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.2k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 0.3km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila sits among Wollongong's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 14,200 residents and a solid minority renter share (33.5%), it's a well-established part of the Wollongong rental market.
Around Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila Foreshore
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Available Rental Properties in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila
Real questions renters ask before moving to Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila.
Is Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila family-friendly for renters?
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $350/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Wollongong.
How far is Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila from the Wollongong CBD?
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila is approximately 7km from the Wollongong CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila?
Locals describe Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 14,200, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila has a 33.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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