3012, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a small proportion of seniors at 10.6%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.7% of the population.

A strong international character is evident, with 36.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 36.8% of residents using a language other than English at home. While this is far above the national average, it has fallen by 6.8 percentage points since 2011.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 44.4%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points over the last decade.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and is reflected in the high number of professionals living here.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,987. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 19 percentage points.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 25.1% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is higher than the state and national averages.

Volunteer rates are much lower than the national figure at 10.7%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.4 people per home. About 28.9% of residents live alone, and one-parent families are more common here than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 40.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than elsewhere, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than the state figure at $2,100.

Working from home is very popular, with 35.2% of the workforce doing so, a far higher rate than across Australia. Public transport use is also much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, at 69.1%. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

The area is rated with a high overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. This is driven by a very high level of education and job skills, though access to money and resources is lower than in some other similar areas.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas. Theft is the only offence type reported.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 96.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Most residents are within a short walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.