Berwick - North

Berwick - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Berwick - North's population is around 24,010 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,047 people (4.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,963 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,797 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,215 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Berwick - North's 4.6% growth since the census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,847 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 6.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Berwick - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Berwick - North has seen around 54 new homes approved each year, with 273 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 55 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $689,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $78.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, Berwick - North records markedly lower building activity (62.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 82.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. At around 543 people per approval, Berwick - North indicates a mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Berwick - North will gain 1,634 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Berwick - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Clyde Road Upgrade, Berwick Waterways Precinct Structure Plan, and Berwick Health and Education Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Berwick - North demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Berwick - North features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 4.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 13,270 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 28.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 7.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of the Census working population relative to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% and the labour force increased by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.4%, the labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Berwick - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Berwick - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Berwick - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,743 with the average level standing at $78,661. This is very high nationally and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,589 (median) and $85,151 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Berwick - North cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 30.9% of locals (7,419 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. After housing, 86.2% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Berwick - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Berwick - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.0% houses and 18.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Berwick - North was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 40.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (40.6%) or rented (19.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Melbourne metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Berwick - North's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Berwick - North has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 74.8% of all households, comprising 36.3% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Melbourne average.

Berwick - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in Berwick - North trail regional benchmarks, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (21.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 136 active transport stops operating within Berwick - North, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 19 individual routes, collectively providing 5,902 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 244 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and the car remains the dominant mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 28.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 843 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Berwick - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Berwick - North residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions being quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~14,021 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7% and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 66.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 23.1% of residents aged 65 and over (5,548 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Berwick - North was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Berwick - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 29.3% of its population born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Berwick - North is Christianity, which makes up 50.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 2.6% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Berwick - North are English, comprising 25.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian, comprising 22.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.6% of Berwick - North (vs 0.3% regionally), Dutch at 2.5% (vs 1.2%) and Sri Lankan at 1.2% (vs 0.8%).

Berwick - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 43-year median age in Berwick - North is considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 as well as substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 75 - 84 year-olds are particularly prominent (8.7%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (9.2%) than in Greater Melbourne. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.8% to 8.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.4% to 9.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Berwick - North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 792 people (80%) from 994 to 1,787. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.