3029, VIC

The area is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and a very low proportion of seniors at 6.8%. Children under 15 make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

Migration has shaped this community, with 52% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common, representing 21.3% of residents.

Language diversity is very high, as 57.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 16.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam each represent a significant portion of the community.

This is a well-qualified area where 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,960, which is a little above the national figure. Incomes have risen steadily since 2011, with the typical household earning $558 more per week than they did a decade ago.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 16.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 4.3%.

Family duties are a priority here, as 33.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 8.3%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.3% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 92% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is low, with only 17.4% owning their home outright, far below the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 21.4% of people now work from home, a huge increase from 2.2% in 2011. Public transport use is slightly higher than in most areas.

The community is highly mobile, with nearly half of all residents (49.4%) having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large share at 21.2%.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work at 66%, well above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, transport, and retail.

The area sits above the national average for overall advantage, scoring 994. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas.

While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries and health services within a short walk is far below the state average.