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

Berwick - North's population is 23,657 as of May 2026. This is an increase of 694 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 22,963. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 23,637 in June 2025 and 165 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,197 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Berwick - North is expected to increase by just below the median of national statistical areas to 25,367 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.1% over the 16 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 approximately 54 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 273 homes. As of FY-26, 64 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, benefiting buyers while targeting premium market segments with average dwelling values of $689,000. This year, $78.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum compared to the previous year's $54.3 million.

However, Berwick - North has significantly less development activity than Greater Melbourne, with 61.0% fewer approvals per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments consist of 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, providing options across different price points. This represents a considerable shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 82.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Berwick - North indicates a mature market with around 543 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Berwick - North is expected to grow by approximately 1,690 residents through to 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential increased competition among buyers as the population grows.

Looking ahead, Berwick - North is expected to grow by 1,690 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Berwick - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Clyde Road Upgrade, Berwick Health and Education Precinct, and Berwick Waterways Precinct Structure Plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Berwick - North has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of December 2025. This is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 4.4%, compared to 2.4% in Greater Melbourne.

In Berwick - North, 13,270 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A significant portion of residents, 28.9%, work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Berwick - North has a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 7.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% while the labour force grew by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berwick - North's employment mix, local employment is expected to grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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 on 30 June 2023, Berwick - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,743 with an average level standing at $78,661. Nationally, these figures are high compared to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,394 (median) and $86,228 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Berwick - North cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 30.9% of locals (7,310 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. After housing expenses, 86.2% of income remains for other expenses. Berwick - North'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

In Berwick - North, as per the latest Census, 82.0% of dwellings were houses while 18.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In contrast, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berwick - North stood at 40.1%, with mortgaged properties at 40.6% and rented ones at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $380 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Berwick - North's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 74.8% of all households, including 36.3% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

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

In Berwick, as of the latest data available, 27.8 percent of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0 percent. This difference indicates potential for educational advancement and skill enhancement in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 18.4 percent of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.3 percent and graduate diplomas at 3.1 percent. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.3 percent of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (21.5%).

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

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

Berwick - North has 136 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 19 routes providing 5,902 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have good accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 244 meters to the nearest one. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

In 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), 28.9% of residents worked from home. On average, there are 843 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 43 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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 shows Berwick - North residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions largely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very high, at approximately 58% of the total population (around 13,815 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.7% and 8.1% of residents respectively. About 66.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (5,353 people), higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 29.3% of its population born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Berwick - North, comprising 50.8% of people. However, Buddhism is more prevalent here at 2.6%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.9%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (9.6%). Notably, Hungarian (0.6%) and Dutch (2.5%) are overrepresented in Berwick - North compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 1.2%, respectively. Sri Lankan ancestry is also higher at 1.2%.

Berwick - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Berwick - North is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 8.3%, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 10.0%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.3% to 13.3%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Berwick - North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 784 people (an 80% growth) from 974 to 1,759. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.