SuburbCheck

Berwick

VIC 3806 · Casey

50,298 (2021) → 51,287 est. (2025) · High Growth

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

50,298
Population
$844K
Median house (2024)
70
Safety score
97
Transport score

Berwick is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3806, about 42km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $844K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 17 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 19km inland. Berwick has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

42.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
19.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
280 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

50,298
Population
38
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,113
vs NSW median+14.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$61,678/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3806 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher42.6%
Born in Australia62.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse14,827 / 52 / 1,752

Top countries of birth: India (6.07%), Sri Lanka (3.9%), England (3.71%), China (2.9%), New Zealand (1.71%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.03%), Sinhal (3.75%), Hindi (1.55%), Punjabi (1.43%), Tamil (1.42%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$844K-2.6%
Median house (2024)
$630K-5.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

70
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

179
Break & enter dwelling356/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
190
Motor vehicle theft378/100k
190
Domestic assault378/100k
12
Robbery24/100k
111
Non-domestic assault221/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,174 (all categories, latest year)4,322 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

100
Within 10km17 in suburb
9
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Nossal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
  • St Margaret’s Berwick GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1155
  • St Catherine's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
  • Brentwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
  • Berwick Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
  • St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1084
  • Berwick Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
  • Kambrya CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
  • Berwick Chase Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
  • Berwick Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
  • Berwick Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
  • Timbarra P-9 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1019
  • Haileybury College - Berwick GirlsCombined · Independent
  • Beaconhills College - Village CampusCombined · Independent
  • Cire Community School Berwick CampusCombined · Independent
  • Haileybury College - Berwick BoysCombined · Independent
  • St Francis Xavier College - Berwick CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Beaconsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1046
  • St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1043
  • Fleetwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 998
  • Heritage CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1058
  • Don Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1047
  • Berry Street School - Narre Warren CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 894
  • Foundation Learning Centre - Foundation CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 968
  • Harkaway Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1026
  • Waverley Christian College - Narre Warren South CampusCombined · Independent · 4.4km
  • Orchard Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1023
  • Hillsmeade Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 994
  • Oatlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1043

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

97
1Train
1Metro
222Bus
CBD commute (est.)76 min (train)
Peak train frequency2/hr
Nearest train stationBerwick Railway (280 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.7% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.6%
Construction
12.2%
Retail Trade
10.5%
Education & Training
9.9%
Manufacturing
7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

86 in suburbSupermarkets
3632 in suburbCafes/Rest.
148148 in suburbParks
6262 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
138 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
1412 in suburbGPs
75 in suburbPharmacies
1010 in suburbChildcare
33 in suburbLibraries
202202 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

16Public toilets
9Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMonash Health Casey Hospital (560 m)
Nearest vet700 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (60.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

13
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
202
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

29

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

148
Parks
3
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

1

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
12
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.06

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

15
Long Day Care
12
Preschool / Kinder
15
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services35
Exceeding NQS or above11 of 34 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.70

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
1
Aged care homes
120
Residential places
2
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian3 in suburb
1
Buddhist0 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb4

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.49%
Projected population 204178,626
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Casey

HarkawayData not available0transportNarre Warren$728K94transportNarre Warren South$775K52transportCranbourne North$733K57transportClyde North$725K29transportNarre Warren North$1.11M23transport

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Frequently asked questions about Berwick

Is Berwick safe?

Berwick has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,322 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Berwick?

In Berwick, the .

How far is Berwick from Melbourne CBD?

Berwick is about 42.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Berwick?

Berwick has 17 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Berwick?

Berwick has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 222 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.