Berwick - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 23,851 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 888 people 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 111 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,207 persons per square kilometer. Berwick - North's growth rate of 3.9% since the census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation from LGA 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 1,847 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 7.5% over the 17-year period.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 273 homes. As of FY-26, 43 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population change. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $689,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $78.0 million, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Berwick - North has significantly less development activity, at 62.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix which is predominantly houses (82.0%). Berwick - North indicates a mature market, with around 543 people per approval.

By 2041, Berwick - North is projected to grow by 1,793 residents. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though increased competition among buyers may arise as the population grows.

Berwick - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

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Berwick - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Berwick - North has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of June 2025. This is below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

The area has seen employment growth of 4.3% over the past year. There are currently 13,265 residents employed in Berwick - North. Workforce participation is slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's at 61.9%. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction, specifically, has an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 7.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while the labour force grew by 4.4%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.0%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5% and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points during this period. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, Berwick - North's employment is projected to grow by approximately 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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Berwick - North had a median income among taxpayers of $55,750 and an average income of $82,924. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Berwick - North would be approximately $62,529 (median) and $93,008 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Berwick - North cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 30.9% of locals (7,369 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.8%. After housing expenses, 86.2% of income remains for other expenses in Berwick - North. 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

Berwick - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 82.0% houses and 18.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berwick - North stood at 40.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.6% and rented dwellings at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's $1,900. The median weekly rent in Berwick - North was $380, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Berwick - North's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

Berwick - North has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

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

Educational qualifications in Berwick indicate that 27.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This difference suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 21.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.1% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education. As of the latest data, 12 schools serve a total of 5,958 students in Berwick, with above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1080). The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and seven K-12 schools. Berwick functions as an education hub, offering 25.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Berwick - North has 127 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 20 individual routes that facilitate 7,674 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 246 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,096 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Berwick - North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Berwick North faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (14,620 people), compared to 53.6% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7% and 8.1% of residents respectively.

66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.0% in Greater Melbourne. As of 2021, 22.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (5,330 people), higher than the 15.7% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

Berwick - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range 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 the population. However, Buddhism stands out as overrepresented, making up 2.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (25.9%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (9.6%). Notably, Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.6%, Dutch at 2.5%, and Sri Lankan at 1.2% compared to regional averages.

Berwick - North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Berwick - North is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years are particularly prominent, comprising 8.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 9.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures. Between 2021 and present day, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.1% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 10.4% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Berwick - North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 849 people (91%) from 937 to 1,787. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.