Berkeley

Berkeley has a much higher First Nations population than most areas, with 6.4% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The typical resident is 40, and the area has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar places.

About 21.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish, and Italian.

Nearly one in five people (19.8%) use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the main language for 74% of the community, followed by Arabic, Vietnamese, and Italian.

More than half of the population (52.3%) identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 32.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state figure of 27.8%, and Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 38%.

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,217 a week. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and the area has a much higher rate of mental health conditions than most places.

The area has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care (14.6%) than most similar areas. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, sitting well below the national figure of 14.1%.

With 502 residents, Berkeley has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. This community faces significant disadvantage, with a typical personal income of $470 and an unemployment rate of 14.5%, which is higher than most areas.

One-parent families make up 23.8% of households, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national figure. People living alone are also more common here than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses (88.8%), and 78.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.7% of households renting their home.

While Berkeley has a very high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one, 11.3% of homes have no car, which is among the highest for its level. Most people still commute by car.

The community is relatively stable, with 27% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 48.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 82.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. However, access to health services is very poor, with 0% of homes within 15 minutes of such services.