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Berrilee
12 km²
A far older population than most of the country defines Berrilee, where the typical resident is 51. This small community is largely made up of established couples and seniors, with a very small number of children. It is a relatively affluent area of New South Wales, marked by large family homes and high weekly incomes. The neighborhood feels quiet and residential, with many people working from home or in professional roles.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is significantly older than the national figure, with 24.5% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.
About 23.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.
A higher share of people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, but at 14.6%, this is still far below the state figure. Most residents speak only English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 57.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.4%, which is a little above the New South Wales average.
Education levels are high, with 64.6% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
The community is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,349, which is well above the state average. Over 31% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.1%) and fewer people living with mental health conditions.
While far fewer people care for children compared to most areas, a much higher proportion (28.9%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.8% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. The area is dominated by couples, and very few people (13.4%) live alone.
Most people live in separate houses, and 85.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Those with mortgages face very high typical monthly payments of $3,000.
The area is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. This is consistent with the fact that 35.8% of people work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 27.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.1%. Many residents work as managers or in professional and technical roles.
Berrilee is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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