3041, VIC

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. While the population grew by 1,781 people since 2011, there are now fewer children under 15 than a decade ago.

Overseas birthplaces are more common here than in most similar areas, with 22.1% born abroad. This figure has risen 4.0 percentage points since 2011, with Italian and English ancestry being particularly prominent.

A quarter of the community uses another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This reflects the area's diversity, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains a little below the national figure.

Most people here identify as Christian, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 14 percentage points since 2011 to reach 31.2%.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Schooling levels are also very high, with 70.9% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and the typical family earns $2,823 a week. This wealth is reflected in the 34.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 17 percentage points since 2011.

Residents here are slightly healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and lower rates of long-term health or mental health conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.8% of people providing support, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than average with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are notably less common here than across Australia.

Rent is much higher than usual at $391 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are also well above the state average. There has been a shift in housing style, as the proportion of separate houses fell 14 percentage points since 2011.

Working from home has surged to 32.5% since 2011, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport with 72 stops, though the typical drive to the city is very short at 17 minutes.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is higher than in most similar areas, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen slightly.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is slightly above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, education, and technical fields.

The area is exceptionally advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and job skills, placing it in the top 10% of similar areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and groceries, though access to health services is far below the state average.