Berwick

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, and seniors aged 65 and over are less common here than across Victoria and Australia.

Born overseas, 34.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent country of birth after Australia.

Language diversity is high, with 28.7% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the Australian average. While English remains dominant, Mandarin, Hindi, and Punjabi are the most common other languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many similar areas, with 43.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 36.1%, which is well below the Victorian figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 64.4% having completed Year 12 and 26.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This educational standing is much higher than in most similar areas.

Earnings are strong, with 27.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical weekly family income of $2,346 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, as those with a long-term health condition (26.6%) are a little below the national figure. Asthma and mental health are the most reported long-term conditions.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care for children (31.3%), which is well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but achieves high educational outcomes, with Year 12 completion at 53.2%, far above the national figure. Typical household income for First Nations families is also well above the state average.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 68.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 89% being separate houses and 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. These homes are expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,000.

While 25.2% of people work from home, most rely on cars, though public transport infrastructure is strong with 224 stops. Most residents live just 3 minutes' walk from their nearest stop.

The area is dynamic, with 38% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Employment levels are high, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or in health care and social assistance.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and transport, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average.