3027, VIC

This is a young area where the typical resident is 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, well above the Australian average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common at just 3.8%.

The community has a strong international character, with 58.6% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Indian and Chinese are the most common ancestries after English and Australian.

Multilingualism is very common here, with 62.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages.

Residents are far less likely to identify with a religion compared to the rest of the state, with 24.4% reporting no religion. Hinduism and Islam are also significant faiths in the area.

The area is highly qualified, as 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents—80.9%—have completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,582, well above the national figure. About 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are very positive, as only 13.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Very few people—just 2.4%—need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of the community—34.5%—provide unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, the area has a lower rate of volunteers and fewer former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Separate houses make up 88.8% of dwellings, and 91.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 39.2% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $420.

Work patterns are distinctive, with 34.6% of people working from home, far above the national figure. While 41.3% drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The population is quite mobile, with 54.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the community, well above the national average.

The workforce is highly active, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in professional or technical roles.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The community is relatively safe, with 11 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access is excellent, as over 90% of residents can walk to health services, schools, and public transport within 15 minutes.