Berwick, VIC 3806 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Berwick is a large established suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern growth area, 41 km from the CBD, served by Berwick station on the Pakenham line and anchored by Berwick Village shopping and Wilson Botanic Park. It is home to families attracted by strong school options including Nossal High School and Haileybury College. Housing is predominantly family homes with a median price around $911,000 and weekly rent of $615.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 50,298
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,113 /week
- Median personal income
- $852 /week
- Median family income
- $2,346 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Menzies
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $615 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $911,000
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Nossal High School
- Haileybury College
- Berwick Secondary College
Transport
- Pakenham line — Berwick station
- Monash Freeway
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's south-east with a mix of historic village areas and newer estates. Key landmarks include Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick Village shopping centre, and multiple schools serving local families.
- 9 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 86 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 41.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.0% of the 16,073 resolvable premises in Berwick. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 59.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 4.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,301 across postcode 3806 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,019 property offences, 613 violent offences, 91 drug offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berwick?
Berwick (VIC 3806) had 50,298 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Berwick?
The median advertised rent in Berwick is $615/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Berwick?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Berwick. Nearest include: Nossal High School, Haileybury College, Berwick Secondary College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Berwick?
Berwick is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Berwick?
Across postcode 3806, 3,301 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,019), violent (613), drug offences (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Berwick?
In Berwick, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (41 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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