3011, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up only 12.2% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here, at 19.3%, which is well above the national figure.

A strong international presence is evident, with 38.2% of people born overseas, far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, as 34.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this has fallen since 2011. About 7.3% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

A majority of residents (50.6%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011 and is far above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 74% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,474, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 16.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are lower than most areas, mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of residents, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas. Only 12.4% of people volunteer, which is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are typically small, with only 2.1 people per home. A high proportion of residents (34.9%) live alone, well above the state average.

Renters make up 52.3% of households, far above the national figure, and apartments are the most common home type. Outright home ownership is very low at 16.1%.

Working from home is very common at 38.8%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by transit, with 19.2% of homes having no car and public transport stops being very frequent.

The community is very transient, with 52.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.3% of the population.

Employment is high, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, and the most common industries include health, professional services, and education.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and job skills, though it scores much lower than most areas regarding direct access to money and resources.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.