3016, VIC

The typical resident is 45, making this area noticeably older than the Victorian and national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 18.2% since 2011.

About 22.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home account for 15.0% of the community, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion (47.3%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than most areas at 71.5%.

Income levels are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,234. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the national average.

Residents report better health than most areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions (7.6%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.7%) compared to the state.

Participation in unpaid care is much higher than most areas, with 15.2% of people providing support. Volunteers make up 18.4% of the community, well above the national figure.

Family sizes are typical for the state, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are less common here (10.2%) than in most other areas.

Homes are more likely to be townhouses or apartments here, as detached houses are far less common than the state average. Typical weekly rents are $450, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is very well connected, with a short 13-minute drive to the city and 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A striking 41.5% of the workforce now works from home.

About 36.8% of residents moved here in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen significantly since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the local workforce.

The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage, with a perfect score for education and job skills and very high access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 88% of homes have easy walking access to a variety of amenities.