Berry Park

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 37.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 6.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (89.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 1.6% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high, with 70.3% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national average.

The community has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than most areas, at 37.7%. However, 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a higher standing than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are significant here, as 45.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 12.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

While only 13.9% of people volunteer, a higher than average 26.5% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. About 3.6% of the population has served in the Defence Force.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20.

Most households consist of couples without children (58.0%). The typical home contains 2.3 people, which is a little below the national average.

Every single home in Berry Park is a separate house, and 49.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. However, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,210.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

There has been significant movement into the area recently, with 53.1% of residents moving here in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Many residents are not in the workforce, as only 47.0% of adults are working or looking for work. Among those employed, technicians, trades, and professionals are the most common occupations.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.