3037, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with 20% of the population being children under 15. Seniors are far less common here than across Victoria, making up only 11% of residents.

A strong overseas connection is evident, as 37.2% of people were born abroad—well above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 44.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Religious affiliation is much higher here than in similar areas, with 57.6% identifying as Christian and only 19.1% reporting no religion.

Education levels are generally high, with 64% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are strong, with 25.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week—a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, though 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are quite low at 7.4%, well below the national average of 14.1%. However, 28% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger and more crowded, with 3.1 people per household, which is higher than the national figure of 2.5.

The area is dominated by large homes, as 92.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Victoria, at just 18.2%.

Car use is the main way to get to work for 56.6% of people, while 20.7% work from home. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.7% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 65.9%. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.4%.

The area ranks better than about 60% of other areas for overall advantage, with a particularly strong score for access to money and resources.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people among the lowest at this level.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 97.9% within 10 minutes of public transport.