3018, VIC

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While the population grew by 15% since 2011, it remains a stable community with 19.5% of people aged 65 and over.

A significant 27.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

About 19.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. Only 2.0% of the population speak little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011 to reach 43.0%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 13 points since 2011.

Wealth has grown significantly, with 27.8% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week, up 18 points since 2011. Typical personal weekly income is $945, which is a little above the national figure.

Around 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.7%, similar to the state average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care and 27.5% caring for children. However, volunteering has fallen, with only 12.8% of residents now volunteering.

Living arrangements are diverse, as 30.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Homes are generally smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per dwelling.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $390 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,200. Separate houses are much less common here than in most areas, making up 63.9% of homes.

Remote work is very common, with 35.4% of people working from home, far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, with 76 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.1% of the population, though this is down 7 points since 2011.

Employment rates are strong, with 63.9% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in healthcare, education, or technical fields.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area, with 90.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' network. Residents have easy access to parks, groceries, and health services, far exceeding the state average.