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Berridale
2 km²
A spacious rural setting defines Berridale, where most homes are large detached houses and parks are within easy reach. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a significant number of seniors and a population that has shrunk by 30% since 2011. While the area is primarily Australian-born, it has seen a rise in higher qualifications and a shift toward people identifying with no religion. It is a place where most residents rely on cars, yet many enjoy a walkable environment for health services and recreation.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.2% of the population, well above the national average, though this figure fell 6.4 points since 2011.
Australia is the birthplace for 80.4% of residents, and those born overseas make up 10.6%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community, with only 4.2% using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a 19 point increase since 2011.
Education levels have risen, with 48.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 17.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than similar areas, though they remain well below the state average.
Weekly family incomes are typically $1,898, which is higher than in most similar areas. While this is a little below the national figure, typical household incomes have risen by $762 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.2% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 11.3% of residents, which is well above the state average.
Volunteering is common, with 18.6% of people helping out, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care fell 4.3 points since 2011.
People living alone are quite common at 32.2%, which is well above the national average. Households are generally smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people.
Detached houses are very common, making up 85.5% of homes, and 77.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. About 38.6% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 63% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Only 2.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.
The area is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people having moved in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The local job market is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Adults working or looking for work rose to 58.7% in 2021, up 17 points from 2011.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services, though no homes are within that distance of groceries. The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 5.1.