Berrara

The community is notably older, with 30% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, a figure well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 6.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.7%.

While 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. A smaller proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,269, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 16.2% of the population.

Berrara has a strong volunteering spirit, with 20.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are typically smaller in occupancy, with 2.2 people per house. Couples without children make up the largest group, at 46.9% of households.

Every single home in Berrara is a separate house, and 59.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for travel, as 69% of workers drive and 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. Despite this, every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.9%. Those who are employed work mostly in construction, health, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, everyone lives within a short walk of a park.