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Berri
12 km²
The town of Berri is a highly walkable hub in South Australia where most daily needs are within a short stroll. It is a diverse community with a population of 4,143, featuring a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 6.9%. The area is noticeably older than the national average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. This blend of a maturing population and strong walkability creates a community where many people live independently but close to essential services.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 23.8% of the population, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 15.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by German at 11.5%.
About 10.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. English remains the primary language for 83.1% of the community.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 in 2021 than in 2011.
Incomes are generally lower than across the state, with a typical household earning $1,039 a week. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.
Health challenges are more common here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition and 9.9% needing help with daily activities. This is well above the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.8% of people contributing. About 13.7% of residents provide unpaid care.
The area has a very high proportion of one-parent families (24.5%) and people living alone (36.2%) compared to other regions. This helps explain why the typical home size is smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.
Renters make up 41.3% of the community, which is far above the state average. While typical weekly rents are low at $215, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to most areas.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 72.1% of people, though 10.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is very rare at 4.3%, far below the national figure.
The area has seen a rise in recent overseas arrivals, with 21.4% arriving in the last five years. This is well above both the state and national figures.
The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national average. Many locals work in health care and social assistance, and 20% of the workforce are labourers.
Berri is very walkable, with 89.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' center. Most residents can easily reach groceries, health services, and parks on foot.