Area: 99.42 km2
Features:
The Berwick electorate was abolished in 2002 and recreated in the 2022 state distribution. It currently has over 52,000 enrolled electors and is apart of the fastest growing regions in Victoria. Features include Wilson Botanic Park, Pioneer’s Park, Cardinia Creek, Elephant Rock, Akoonah Park and home to the oldest agricultural country show the Berwick Show held the last week of February each year.
Ward names: The ward names for the panel’s recommended electoral structure were based on the following:
Akoonah Ward: New name based on a park in the ward. This name is registered in the
VICNAMES register.
Casuarina Ward: New name based on flora native to the area.
Correa Ward: New name based on flora native to the area.
Cranbourne Gardens Ward: New name based on the botanical gardens in the ward.
This name is registered in the VICNAMES register.
Dillwynia Ward: New name based on flora native to the area.
Grevillea Ward: New name based on flora native to the area.
Kalora Ward: New name based on a park in the ward. This name is registered in the
VICNAMES register.
Kowan Ward: New name based on a park in the ward. This name is registered in the
VICNAMES register.
Quarters Ward: New name based on a school in the ward. This name is registered in the
VICNAMES register.
River Gum Ward: Existing ward name based on a reserve, school and road in the ward.
This name is registered in the VICNAMES register.
Tooradin Ward: New name based on a locality in the ward. This name is registered in
the VICNAMES register.
Waratah Ward: New name based on a park in the ward. This name is registered in the
VICNAMES register.
Local Government Areas: Casey and Cardinia