3004, VIC

The area is predominantly young, with 48.1% of people aged between 25 and 44. It has a very low proportion of children under 15, at just 7.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 46.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, as 33.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the Victorian average of 27.6%, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

About 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has risen significantly since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents also finished Year 12, at 78.4%.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly family income reaching $2,727. Nearly a quarter of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 21.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the 27.7% national figure.

Participation in unpaid care is among the lowest at this level, with only 13.3% of people caring for children. Volunteer rates have also fallen since 2011 to 13.0%.

Living arrangements are small, with 44.8% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 1.7 people. This is well below the national average of 2.5.

The area consists almost entirely of flats or apartments, with 54.9% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $451, which is a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is high and 20.8% of homes have no car. A striking 43.2% of people work from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.

This is a highly transient community where 62.7% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 32.1% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in technical and professional fields.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country for education and job skills, receiving a top score of 10.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport.