3048, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 21.1% of people being children under 15. This is a contrast to the senior population, which at 13% is well below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community was born overseas, with 46% of residents born outside Australia. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and has risen slightly since 2011.

Language diversity is very high, with 66.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Arabic is the most common non-English language, while 15.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Islam is the primary religion for 45.4% of the population. Only 10.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 49% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has nearly doubled since 2011 to 13.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,225, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also among the lowest at this level, with most people earning under $650 a week.

A high proportion of the community needs help with daily activities, at 11% compared to 5.8% nationally. This figure has risen since 2011.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 5.3%. Additionally, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is among the lowest for its area type.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a one-parent family rate that is well above the national average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 89.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is also more common here than in most similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While car use is the main way to get to work, 12.4% of people now work from home, a significant increase since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as the 28.2% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working life is a challenge for many, with an unemployment rate of 12.2% that is well above the national figure. Only 42.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, ranking at the lowest possible score for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This gives it a walkability score of 7.0, which is a little above the state average.