3025, VIC

The community is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.2% of the population. While the typical age is 37, there is still a significant senior presence, with 19.5% of residents aged 65 or over.

International influence is strong here, with 34.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian and English at 20.2% each, followed by Italian, Irish and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, as 42.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.2% of people speak little or no English.

Religious identity is varied, with 44.1% of people identifying as Christian and 15.9% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 27.5%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The area has seen a significant rise in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 13 points since 2011 to reach 24.8%. This high level of education is reflected in a workforce of professionals and managers.

Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with 24.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 6% of households reached that level.

A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities, at 9.4%, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people with mental health conditions is lower than most areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 8.4% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, accounting for 15.7% of households.

Renting is common, with 30.7% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $400, which is much higher than most areas. Most homes are spacious, as 81.7% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly connected with 107 public transport stops, though only 2.3% of people now commute via public transport. Working from home has surged since 2011, now accounting for 30.4% of workers.

The population is quite mobile, with 36.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a rise of 7.2 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.9%. However, the unemployment rate is also higher than average at 5.8%.

The area ranks as larger than about 60% of other areas in terms of overall advantage. Residents generally have high job skills, ranking above 70% of other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services and public transport.