3039, VIC

The typical resident is 38 and the population is smaller than most areas for children under 15. There has been a rise in de facto relationships, which now account for 14.1% of the community.

International ties are strong, with 28.2% of people born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About one in four people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. Italian, Greek, and Mandarin are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 49.1%, though the proportion of people reporting no religion rose significantly by 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area; 45.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.4%.

Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $2,926 a week. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 31.7% of households, a significant increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.8% of residents. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is generally lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework are less common than in most areas. Conversely, providing other types of unpaid care is slightly more frequent than the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone, accounting for 34.5% of homes. This contributes to a typical household size of 2.2 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Rental properties are very common at 38.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than average. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, as flats and apartments are more prevalent.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, and 15.4% of homes have no car. Working from home is very common, with 38.6% of the workforce doing so.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

Employment rates are high, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work. Professional roles and managers are the most common occupations, consistent with the high level of education in the area.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is particularly noted for its exceptional levels of education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. All residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.