3044, VIC

The population is younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37 and far fewer seniors than in most other areas. Family structures are shifting, as the number of people in de facto relationships rose 4.8 points since 2011.

Foreign birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 27.9% of people born overseas. The community has strong Italian, English, and Greek roots, alongside significant Australian and Irish ancestry.

Language diversity is well above the national figure, as 31.8% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, though the figure fell 2.7 points since 2011.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 48.7%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 17 points since 2011. Despite this growth, the proportion of non-religious residents is still well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far above the national average, with 36.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 70.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth has climbed sharply, with the typical weekly household income rising by $812 since 2011 to reach $2,095. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is now much higher than in most areas.

People with long-term health conditions are a little below the national figure at 26.2%. However, those needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a notable feature, with 14.5% of people providing such support—a figure much higher than most areas. In contrast, the number of volunteers fell 2.6 points since 2011.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.5 people per home. Most are family dwellings, with 63% consisting of couples with children.

Housing is increasingly expensive, with typical weekly rents at $401 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,167, both much higher than most areas. There are far fewer detached houses here than the state average.

Remote work is very common, with 34.3% of people working from home—a massive increase from just 2.5% in 2011. The area is highly accessible, with most residents living just one minute from a transport stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 38.7% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population.

The workforce is highly active, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professional roles and managers are the most common occupations.

This is an exceptionally advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% of all similar places for overall advantage. This is underpinned by a workforce with very high levels of education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport. This gives the area a walkability score of 8.4, well above the state average.