3032, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and very few seniors compared to the state. Population has grown 18% since 2011, and there are more people in de facto relationships than the national figure.

A strong international character is evident, with 35.5% of people born overseas—well above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Chinese and Italian.

Language diversity is high, as 35.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Vietnamese is the most common second language.

About 40.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. Christianity remains common at 40.5%, while Buddhism and Islam also have a presence.

This is a highly qualified community where 43.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area is ranked among the highest for education and job skills.

Earnings are significantly higher than in most areas, with 30.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,027, well above the national figure of $805.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.8%, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Community participation is lower than average, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to most areas. This is consistent with a busy, working professional population.

Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per household. There is a high proportion of people living alone (30.4%) and a higher-than-usual number of couple-only households without children.

Rental properties are very common, with 39.4% of households renting. The area has far fewer detached houses and large three-bedroom homes than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than usual.

The area is a hub for remote work, with 36.5% of people working from home—far above the national figure. Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 145 stops and very short walk times to the nearest station.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.8% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. Professionals and managers make up half of all occupations, with health care and technical services as the top industries.

The area is ranked in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. While access to general resources is around the middle, the high levels of education drive a strong economic standing.

The area is relatively safe, with recorded offences and assault rates among the lowest for its level.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, schools and health services. Almost all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.