3015, VIC

The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 11.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 18.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas, though this is well below the state average. Greek and Arabic are the most common additional languages spoken.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 48.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 19 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 73.3%.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with 41.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $3,214 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with only 25% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 33.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is slightly lower than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 65.5% of households. Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

Rent is much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $460. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,500.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 42.3% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. The area is well served by public transport, with a very short one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Job activity is very high, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills. It is significantly less disadvantaged than 90% of other similar areas.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Nearly every resident can also walk to a school or public transport in 15 minutes.