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Berwick

VIC 3806 • Greater Melbourne

50,298
Population (2021)
$109,876
Median Household Income
33.15 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedFamily-FriendlyHeritageVillage FeelSuburban
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About Berwick

Berwick is an established suburb in the City of Casey, about 45 kilometres by road south-east of the Melbourne CBD, between Narre Warren and Beaconsfield. The 2021 Census counted 50,298 residents, up from 47,674 in 2016, and the median age was 38. The median weekly household income was $2,113 and the average household had 2.9 people. High Street still follows the layout of an old country town, with family housing spread around that village centre.

Berwick Station on Clyde Road is served by Metro Pakenham line trains, with selected V/Line Traralgon services also stopping. Berwick Village on High Street keeps a run of 19th-century buildings, including the Berwick Inn, which dates from 1857, and Wilson Botanic Park fills a former quarry beside the Princes Highway. Ventura buses, including routes 828, 834 and 838, link the station with Fountain Gate, Narre Warren and Dandenong. The village, the rail line and a wide choice of schools make it a settled family suburb rather than a new outer estate.

Berwick falls under postcode 3806 and is governed by the Casey Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bruce, while state elections fall under the Berwick (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3806
Urban Area
Hallam - Berwick - Pearcedale
LGA / Council
Casey
Federal Electorate
Bruce
State Electorate
Berwick (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.04°, 145.35°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
33.15 km²
Population Density
1,517 /km²
Elevation
60m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Berwick for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$870K
222 sales · ▲ 3.3% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$680K
31 sales · ▲ 0.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3806

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3806, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,513
Median 2023–24
$61,678
▲ 22.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,435

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3806; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$36,764
Personal Income 2021
$44,304
▲ 20.5% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$44,304 / yr
$852/wk
Household
$109,876 / yr
$2113/wk
Family
$121,992 / yr
$2346/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

87 state housing + 39 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Berwick
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Route 834, 835 — Narre Warren and Westfield Fountain Gate 15-25 min
  • Route 828 — Dandenong Station and Hampton 30-40 min to Dandenong

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
45 km
By Train
About 55 min to the city on the Metro Pakenham line. The station is 44.6 km from Southern Cross by rail.
By Car (Peak)
55-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ The usual drive is the Monash Freeway. Off-peak trips can be closer to 35 minutes, while afternoon peak on the Monash is often much slower.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Berwick Village and the station are easy on foot, while the outer estates are better reached by car or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Eden Rise S.C 95 Berwick South 3806 VIC
  • Woolworths
    1-9 Lyall Road Berwick 3806 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Berwick

Census 2016
47,674
Census 2021
50,298
▲ 5.5% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~53,070

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Casey Local Government Area, which contains Berwick. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.9 / 100k
2yr Up 19.2% 10yr Down 41.1%
Motor vehicle theft
351 / 100k
2yr Up 108.5% 10yr Up 19.7%
Non-FV assault
237.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 33.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr Down 28.7% 10yr Up 184.6%
Steal from vehicle
965.2 / 100k
2yr Up 66.2% 10yr Up 15.9%
View all offence subgroups for Casey →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 31,334
Born Overseas 17,186

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 3,052
  • 2. Sri Lanka 1,961
  • 3. England 1,866
  • 4. China 1,459
  • 5. New Zealand 858
  • 6. South Africa 547
  • 7. Philippines 453
  • 8. Afghanistan 381
  • 9. Scotland 363
  • 10. Malaysia 296

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 14,630
Australian 13,520
Irish 3,930
Scottish 3,909
Indian 3,738
Chinese 3,041
Italian 2,296
German 1,594
Sri Lankan 1,473
Dutch 1,313

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

18,427
Both parents born in Australia
23,998
Both parents born overseas
5,967
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.4%
No Religion
36.1%
Hinduism
5.5%
Buddhism
4.7%
Islam
3.4%
Sikhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.1%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,789 (5.5%)
5-14 years
7,639 (15.2%)
15-19 years
3,623 (7.2%)
20-24 years
3,105 (6.2%)
25-34 years
5,441 (10.8%)
35-44 years
7,651 (15.2%)
45-54 years
7,449 (14.8%)
55-64 years
5,480 (10.9%)
65-74 years
3,735 (7.4%)
75-84 years
2,398 (4.8%)
85+ years
987 (2.0%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berwick known for? +

Berwick is known for Berwick Village, the heritage shopping strip along High Street, including the Berwick Inn, whose earliest section dates from 1857. Wilson Botanic Park, a former quarry on the Princes Highway, is the main green space. It is a more established family suburb in the City of Casey than the newer estates further south-east.

How far is Berwick from Melbourne CBD? +

Berwick is about 45 kilometres by road south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and Berwick Station is 44.6 kilometres from Southern Cross by rail. Pakenham line trains take about 55 minutes to the city. The drive via the Monash Freeway is typically 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and 55 to 75 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Berwick have public transport? +

Berwick Station is in the suburb, about a 6 minute walk from the middle of Berwick, on the Metro Pakenham line, and selected V/Line Traralgon services also stop. Ventura buses including routes 828, 834 and 838 run from the station to Fountain Gate, Narre Warren, Dandenong and Hampton. Homes on the edge of the suburb are more likely to need a car to reach the station.

Is Berwick a good place to live? +

Berwick suits families who want an established suburb, a walkable village and a train to Melbourne. The 2021 median weekly household income was $2,113, and census counts show thousands of students in government, Catholic and independent schools. The suburb covers about 33 square kilometres, so the streets away from High Street are quieter and more car-based.

What is the postcode for Berwick? +

The postcode for Berwick, Victoria, is 3806. Use it together with the suburb name, because nearby Casey addresses often sit in different postcodes.

What is the average income in Berwick? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Berwick is about $852 per week (around $44,300 per year). The median household income is $2,113 per week and the median family income is $2,346 per week.

What is the median house price in Berwick? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $870,000, up 3.3% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $680,000, up 0.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Berwick? +

The median age in Berwick is 38. The largest age group is 35–44 (7,651 residents, around 15%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Berwick a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Berwick is part of the Casey LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Berwick? +

The population of Berwick is 50,298 according to the 2021 Census, up 5.5% from 47,674 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Berwick is around 53,070. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Berwick? +

In Berwick, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).