3023, VIC

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21.3% of people being children under 15. While the total population grew 21% since 2011 to reach 67,146, those aged 65 and over make up only 10.5%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Birthplaces are diverse here, with 45.8% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries include Australian, Vietnamese, English, Filipino, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 53.1% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 9.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with only 19.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.7%.

Education levels are generally high, with 62.3% of people completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.2% of adults, a figure that rose 5% since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,905 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen significantly since 2011, now making up 22.6% of the area.

Residents here report better health than most similar areas, with only 21% having a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas at 5.2%.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest for this level at 7.3%. However, a higher than average 27.8% of people provide unpaid childcare.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.3% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.5%) and large homes, with 90.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $381, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most people commute by car, though working from home is common for 20.7% of the workforce. The area is well served by public transport, with 216 stops and a typical city drive time of 21 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as only 29.4% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure at 60.1%, though the unemployment rate of 7% is much higher than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, retail, and construction.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 974, slightly below the national average. It is stronger than about 70% of similar areas regarding access to money and resources.

This area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 91.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 98.4% near a park. Access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far above the state average.