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Berrimah
10 km²
A huge 62% of residents have moved to Berrimah in the last five years, making it a highly transient community. The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 32 and many families with children. It is a diverse hub where nearly 40% of people were born overseas, which helps explain why more than 40% use a language other than English at home. The community is generally well-off, with typical incomes and a high proportion of university qualifications.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
14 schools within reach make Berrimah convenient for families.
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Berrimah is a young community where the typical resident is 32, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
The area is very diverse, with 38.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Filipino, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries, and 16.3% of the population was born in the Philippines.
Language diversity is very high, as 42.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the 22.8% who report no religion is far below the national and state figures of around 39%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
Residents are well-qualified, with 25% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Over half of the population has completed Year 12, performing well above the state average.
Incomes are high, with the typical household earning $2,193 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a much higher proportion than in most areas.
The community is generally healthy, with only 16% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in other areas.
Participation in unpaid work is low, with volunteering and unpaid care both sitting well below the national average. Only 10.6% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most other areas.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 18, far younger than the national figure of 24. However, unemployment is very high at 26.8%, and median personal incomes are among the lowest at this level.
Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.8 people per dwelling. Only 20.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
Housing is expensive and often rented, with typical weekly rents of $400 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,535, both much higher than most areas. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Public transport infrastructure is high, with 19 stops in the area, but only 0.7% of people use it to commute. Most people rely on cars, though 7.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is highly mobile, with 62% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%. This includes 17.1% who arrived recently from overseas.
Full-time employment is high at 66.6%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, as well as accommodation and food services.
Berrimah is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. While many homes are near a park or public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.