3033, VIC

The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to reach 15,078 people. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a much higher rate than in most other areas. Italian ancestry is particularly strong here, accounting for 24.5% of the population.

A third of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Italian, Greek, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the primary faith for 65.8% of residents. Those with no religion make up 22.6% of the area, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has seen a big jump in qualifications since 2011, with 26% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have finished Year 12, at a rate of 59.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,911, which is a little above the state figure. High earners are common here, with 26.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

About 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Unpaid care is a common activity here, with 16.1% of people providing such support. However, the volunteer rate of 9.5% is well below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 61.9% of households. Fewer people live alone here compared to most areas, at only 20.3%.

Homes here are typically large, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms. A high 46% of residents own their homes outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Working from home has surged to 28.6%, well above the national average. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by bus routes and stops.

The community is relatively stable, as only 29.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

This area is quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of places for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score of 1,031 is above the national average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost 95% of residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.