3008, VIC

The area is notably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both far below the usual figures. People in de facto relationships are well above the national average, and over half of the residents have never been married.

This is a highly international community where 61.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 41.6% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the state and national figures. This has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with 21.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Weekly household income is also a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally in good health; the number of people with long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities is far below the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national average, which is consistent with the area's low number of children. Volunteer rates have also fallen since 2011.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 39.4% of people living alone, far above the national average. Most households are small, and the typical home has only 1.8 people.

The housing stock is almost entirely apartments, and renting is very common at 67.1%. Very few people own their homes outright, and homes with three or more bedrooms are far below the state average.

Working from home is very common for 45.6% of residents, and 40.8% of homes have no car. Public transport use for commuting is far above the national average, and the drive time to the city is just 5 minutes.

The community is highly transient, with 72.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far above the national average.

A large proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 42.2% of people employed as professionals. However, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage, driven by exceptionally high levels of education and job skills.

Recorded offences are much lower than most similar areas.

This area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.