3006, VIC

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children and seniors both far below average. It is a community of young adults, with 60.2% aged 25–44 and a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Overseas birthplaces are far more common here than elsewhere, at 61.2%, a figure that rose since 2011. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, including Mandarin, Hindi, and Cantonese. This is far above the national figure.

People with no religion make up 46.3% of the area, which is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 58.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are typically higher than the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,171. About 20.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents experience very good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national figure, which is consistent with the low number of children in the area. Volunteering is also a little below the national average.

Small households are the norm, with 42.9% of people living alone—far above the state average. Couples without children make up the largest group at 60.3%.

Renters dominate the area at 67.0%, while detached houses are completely absent. Rents are much higher than most areas, and the typical home has only two bedrooms.

Many residents live without a car, with 40.5% of homes having no vehicle. This is supported by high public transport use and the fact that 40.5% of people work from home.

The area is highly transient, with 75.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than across Australia.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a strong presence of professionals in technical and managerial roles. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, particularly regarding education and job skills, where it achieves the highest possible score.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, with the very few reported incidents being related to assault.

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