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Beryl vs Birriwa

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Beryl profile · Birriwa profile

Beryl Birriwa

Beryl and Birriwa are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Beryl is larger and has more people, with 117 residents compared to 45 in Birriwa. The two areas differ sharply in their home ownership and household types; 51.2% of Beryl's homes are owned outright, and 24.7% of residents are in de facto relationships. In contrast, Birriwa has a much higher number of people living alone at 40.0%, and 32.4% of people there provide unpaid childcare.

Everyday life in both places is very similar in some ways, such as the typical weekly household income which sits around $1,600. Both areas have the same 0.0% unemployment rate and neither has any public transport options. However, some gaps are wide, such as volunteering, which is far higher in Birriwa at 37.8%. This contrast is also seen in the workforce, where 62.2% of adults in Birriwa are working or looking for work, compared to 44.2% in Beryl.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Berylin Birriwa +72 larger in Beryl gap narrowing
117 44th pct 45 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 132
  • First area, 2021: 117
  • Second area, 2016: 49
  • Second area, 2021: 45
Median age in Berylin Birriwa +1 yrs older in Beryl gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Berylin Birriwa +6.7 pts higher in Birriwa gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
Aged 65+ in Berylin Birriwa +0.3 pts higher in Beryl gap narrowing
24.8% 74th pct 24.4% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
Under 15 in Berylin Birriwa +1.7 pts higher in Birriwa gap steady
20.5% 73rd pct 22.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
De facto in Berylin Birriwa +12.6 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
24.7% 94th pct 12.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Age structure

32.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.3 pts 22.2%
24.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.3 pts 24.4%
20.5% Children (0–14) +1.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
9.4% Young adults (25–44) +3.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
5.1% Youth (15–24) +1.5 pts ▸ 6.7%

Marital status

53.7% Married +3.1 pts ▸ 56.8%
31.6% Never married +0.9 pts ▸ 32.4%
5.3% Divorced +2.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.3% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Separated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

Age & sex structure

Beryl Birriwa

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Beryl: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Beryl: 6.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Beryl: 5.0% males, 6.0% females; 70–74 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 12.2% females
  • 65–69 in Beryl: 6.0% males, 5.0% females; 65–69 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Beryl: 9.0% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Beryl: 8.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Beryl: 3.0% males, 7.0% females; 45–49 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 14.6% females
  • 40–44 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 7.3% females
  • 30–34 in Beryl: 3.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Beryl: 6.0% males, 4.0% females; 25–29 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Beryl: 4.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 4.0% females; 15–19 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Beryl: 0.0% males, 4.0% females; 10–14 in Birriwa: 7.3% males, 9.8% females
  • 5–9 in Beryl: 5.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Birriwa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Beryl: 4.0% males, 5.0% females; 0–4 in Birriwa: 12.2% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Berylin Birriwa +5.1 pts higher in Beryl gap steady
5.1% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

81.2% Australia +1.0 pts ▸ 82.2%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

62.4% Australian ◂ +37.9 pts 24.4%
43.6% English ◂ +5.8 pts 37.8%
8.5% Irish +22.6 pts ▸ 31.1%
2.6% Scottish +21.9 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% German +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Berylin Birriwa +4.3 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
4.3% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Berylin Birriwa even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

83.8% English only +5.1 pts ▸ 88.9%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Berylin Birriwa +13.5 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
29.1% 22nd pct 15.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%

Religious affiliation

43.6% Christianity +47.5 pts ▸ 91.1%
29.1% No religion ◂ +13.5 pts 15.6%
24.8% Not stated ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Berylin Birriwa +1.8 pts higher in Birriwa gap narrowing
25.3% 8th pct 27.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%
Bachelor+ in Berylin Birriwa +5.0 pts higher in Birriwa gap narrowing
3.2% 7th pct 8.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Berylin Birriwa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.8% Year 10 ◂ +0.7 pts 35.1%
25.3% Year 12 +1.8 pts ▸ 27.0%
18.9% Year 9 or below even 18.9%
5.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

41.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.1 pts 15.0%
5.4% Bachelor degree +9.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.9% Engineering & related ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.9% Management & commerce ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Health ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Berylin Birriwa +$59 higher in Birriwa gap widening
$703 41st pct $762 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $455
  • First area, 2021: $703
  • Second area, 2016: $474
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Household income in Berylin Birriwa +$41 higher in Birriwa gap narrowing
$1,583 53rd pct $1,624 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,583
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Family income in Berylin Birriwa +$500 higher in Birriwa gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $2,125 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,125
High earners in Berylin Birriwa +9.5 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
9.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Berylin Birriwa +7.3 pts higher in Beryl
7.3% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

31.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
24.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.8% Under $650 ◂ +17.9 pts 18.9%
35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.7 pts 8.1%
13.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 8.1%
5.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Berylin Birriwa +2.1 pts higher in Beryl
26.5% 38th pct 24.4% 28th pct
Mental health in Berylin Birriwa +5.1 pts higher in Beryl
5.1% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Berylin Birriwa +4.6 pts higher in Birriwa gap widening
4.3% 46th pct 8.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

2.6% Diabetes +13.0 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.3% Arthritis +3.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.0% Other condition +7.4 pts ▸ 13.3%
6.0% Asthma +5.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.4% Heart disease ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
2.6% Lung condition ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.4% None +4.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
17.1% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
2.6% Three or more +10.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
3.4% Two conditions +3.2 pts ▸ 6.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Berylin Birriwa +25.2 pts higher in Birriwa gap widening
12.6% 23rd pct 37.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.8%
Unpaid carers in Berylin Birriwa +9.5 pts higher in Beryl gap narrowing
9.5% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Berylin Birriwa +14.5 pts higher in Birriwa gap widening
17.9% 19th pct 32.4% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%
Defence service in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Berylin Birriwa +6.3 pts higher in Beryl gap narrowing
25.3% 57th pct 18.9% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Berylin Birriwa +3 larger in Birriwa
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Berylin Birriwa +17 yrs older in Beryl
48 yrs 86th pct 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Berylin Birriwa +$924 higher in Beryl
$1,649 92nd pct $725 58th pct
Household income in Berylin Birriwa +$2,774 higher in Beryl
$3,499 91st pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Berylin Birriwa +0.3 larger in Beryl gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Berylin Birriwa even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Berylin Birriwa +32.7 pts higher in Birriwa
7.3% 2nd pct 40.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Family composition

40.7% Couples with children +26.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
54.9% Couples without children ◂ +27.2 pts 27.8%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.7% 2 people ◂ +23.7 pts 30.0%
7.3% 1 person +32.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
22.0% 4 people +3.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.3% 3 people ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Berylin Birriwa +$140 higher in Beryl
$410 84th pct $270 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: $270
  • First area, 2021: $410
  • Second area, 2021: $270
$1,712 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,200
  • First area, 2021: $1,712
People / bedroom in Berylin Birriwa +0.20 higher in Beryl gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Berylin Birriwa +7.3 pts higher in Beryl
7.3% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Berylin Birriwa +16.2 pts higher in Beryl
51.2% 77th pct 35.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • First area, 2021: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Separate houses in Berylin Birriwa +12.2 pts higher in Birriwa
87.8% 28th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 87.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Berylin Birriwa +19.4 pts higher in Birriwa
75.6% 40th pct 95.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.5%
  • First area, 2021: 75.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.0%

How homes are owned or rented

51.2% Owned outright ◂ +16.2 pts 35.0%
31.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.7 pts 30.0%
7.3% Other tenure +12.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
7.3% Rented ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

87.8% Separate house +12.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.9% 3 bedrooms +6.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 25.0%
0.0% 5 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.6% 2 bedrooms +0.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

23.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Berylin Birriwa +7.3 pts higher in Birriwa
11.9% 34th pct 19.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
PT commute in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Berylin Birriwa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Berylin Birriwa even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Berylin Birriwa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

90.5% Car (driver) ◂ +59.7 pts 30.8%
11.9% Worked at home +7.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +32.1 pts 25.0%
20.0% 1 vehicle +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.3% 4 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
17.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Berylin Birriwa +18.9 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
30.0% 46th pct 11.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Berylin Birriwa even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Berylin Birriwa +18.0 pts higher in Birriwa gap widening
44.2% 13th pct 62.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.2%
Full-time in Berylin Birriwa +4.2 pts higher in Beryl
61.9% 69th pct 57.7% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.7%

Industries people work in

7.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +50.5 pts ▸ 57.7%
23.8% Mining ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Manufacturing ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Managers +16.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
19.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.5 pts 11.5%
19.0% Labourers ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Berylin Birriwa +0.1 higher in Beryl
0.1 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Berylin Birriwa +0.1 more in Beryl
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Berylin Birriwa +5.8 pts higher in Beryl
5.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Berylin Birriwa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Berylin Birriwa +25.6 more in Beryl
25.6 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Berylin Birriwa even
0 22nd pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Berylin Birriwa +4.5 pts higher in Beryl
8.4% 73rd pct 3.9% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beryl vs Birriwa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10326/beryl/vs/SAL10377/birriwa