Berkeley Vale

The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (42.8%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.5% completing Year 12.

The typical weekly family income is $2,053, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition.

A high 31.0% of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, and their typical household income of $2,129 is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 82.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in the state average, and the typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure.

Almost everyone relies on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Despite this, the area has a very high number of bus stops and departures compared to the state average.

The population is relatively stable, though 36.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

A good number of adults are working or looking for work, though the full-time employment rate is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

While almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a park, the area is less walkable for other needs; few people can reach groceries or health services within 15 minutes.