Berwick - South East

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 23.7% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 8.6%, a figure well below the national average of 17.2%.

International backgrounds are common here, with 38% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 10.4%.

Language diversity is high, as 34.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common non-English languages.

The community is more religious than most, with only 33.9% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.1%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 68.8% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure. About 28.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications in management and engineering are common.

This is a high-earning area where 32.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,361, well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 22.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Very few people, just 3.6%, need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as 34.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, among the highest for this level. However, only 10.9% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 82 people. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, and their Year 12 completion rate of 51.1% is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.3% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.5% of dwellings. Most are large, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than average at $2,100.

Cars are essential, as only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is reflected in the commute, with 54.2% of people driving to work, though 25.4% work from home.

The area is relatively stable, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years, slightly below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.8% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 71.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than average at 61.4%.

The area is highly advantaged and growing quickly, with a 15.5% population increase since 2021, well above the state average. It is home to 1,540 businesses.

The local climate sees an average annual rainfall of 927mm, which is far above the Victorian average of 510mm. Typical maximum temperatures are around 20 degrees.

While almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, the area is not very walkable for errands. Only 29.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.