3020, VIC

The typical resident is 37, making this area a little younger than the state and national averages. It is a growing community that added about 3,820 people since 2011, and it has a high proportion of adults who have never married.

International roots are very common here, with 51.0% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese ancestry is the most prominent, accounting for 21.5% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national rate. About 15.6% of residents speak little or no English, though this figure has fallen slightly since 2016.

Religious affiliation is common, and the 25.4% of people with no religion is far below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.1%, followed by Buddhism at 13.4%.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher growing to 22.2%. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $608. However, there has been a steady increase in earnings, and the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 11 points since 2011.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are actually much lower than in most other regions.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest for its level, at 7.4%. Similarly, the rates of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children are well below the state and national averages.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a very high rate of one-parent families, which is well above the national figure.

Renters make up a much larger share of the market here than in most areas, at 32.9%. While most homes are separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $340 is higher than in many similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop and a very high number of weekly departures. About 19.2% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 2011.

The area attracts many new residents, with 14.8% arriving from overseas recently. This is much higher than in most other areas, though it is slightly lower than the 21.7% seen in 2011.

Unemployment is quite high at 8.2%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, manufacturing, and retail.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage and access to money and resources compared to other areas.

Recorded offences are very low, with only 2 per 100,000 people, placing it among the safest areas at this level.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 89.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average. Most residents can also easily walk to parks, schools, and public transport.