Berrimah

The typical resident is 33, making the area noticeably younger than the Australian average. While the proportion of First Nations people has fallen since 2011 to 18.6%, children under 15 now make up nearly 20% of the population.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Filipino ancestry is particularly prominent, making up 13.3% of the community.

Language diversity has grown rapidly, with 37% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with 46% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 31.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels have risen sharply, with 53.8% of residents now completing Year 12. About 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Territory average.

Household earnings are strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,250, well above the national figure. High earners are common here, as 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Berrimah is a healthy community, with long-term health conditions affecting only 15.4% of people, which is far below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 5.2% of people having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care and volunteering rates are generally lower than the national figures.

First Nations residents are typically younger than others, with a typical age of 22. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 26.9% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 64.6% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.9 people per home, slightly above the national average.

Large homes dominate, with 74.1% having three or more bedrooms. While 34.7% of people rent, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,600, well above the national figure.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as only 0.9% of people commute via public transport. Despite having a high number of bus stops per person, very few people work from home.

Berrimah is a very mobile community, with 56.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased to 15.5%.

Full-time work is common, with 68% of the workforce employed full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.

The area is seeing significant growth, with the population estimate rising by 58.6% since 2021. Overall, it is more advantaged than 60% of similar areas.

The local climate is hot and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees and annual rainfall far above the Territory average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.1. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, though many are within a 15-minute walk of a park.