3038, VIC

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While the population shrank by 5.2% since 2011, there has been a sharp rise in people aged 65 and over, who now make up 19.0% of the community.

This is a diverse area where 35.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Common ancestries include Italian, English, and Greek, with Vietnam being one of the most frequent countries of birth outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 41.9% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also among the highest for similar areas.

Religious affiliation is high here; 65.0% of residents identify as Christian. Only 18.2% report no religion, which is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

A higher than usual number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 60.2% have completed Year 12. The area has a high number of school enrolments, with seven schools located within 3 km.

Household incomes are generally high, with 26.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $1,922, which is a little above the national figure.

A higher than average 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 16.5% of people providing such support—well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is among the lowest at this level and has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high percentage of couples with children (63.7%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 94.5% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is very strong, as nearly half of all homes (49.5%) are owned outright, far above the national average.

While most people drive to work and 39.7% of homes have two vehicles, the area is well served by public transport. Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though only 1.7% of people use it to commute.

The community is very settled, with only 19.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a smaller proportion of the population than in most areas.

About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is much higher than in most similar areas, and the most common industries are retail, construction, and health.

The area ranks well for general advantage and access to resources, scoring an 8 out of 10 for money and resources, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.4% within 10 minutes of public transport.