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Berrima
1 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Berrima (L), where the typical resident is 58. This small community of 255 people is distinctive for its high proportions of retirees and professionals. It is a wealthy area with a strong trend toward higher education and home ownership. The local character is shaped by a quiet, residential feel, with most people living in large, detached houses and a significant number working from home.
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Seniors make up 40.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This shift is stark compared to 2011, when only 10.3% were aged 65 and over. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 15.7%.
People born overseas make up 22.7% of the population, a figure that rose 8.7 points since 2011. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 85.5% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure. This is a major change from 2011, when only 6.8% felt this way.
The area is highly qualified, with 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 6.5% had such a qualification.
Berrima is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $2,291 a week, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 17.0% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
A low 7.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is much lower than most areas. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.3% of the population.
Volunteerism is much higher here than in most similar areas, with 21.1% of people volunteering. Additionally, 7.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.
Couples without children are the most common household type at 52.3%. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Every single home in Berrima has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 32.1% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average of 21.0%.
The community has seen an increase in movement, with 38.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a very strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.
Berrima is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, no one lives within 15 minutes of health services.