3051, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with 44.4% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44. It is also a place where a high number of people live in de facto relationships, which rose to 18.5% in 2021.

International influence is strong here, with 42.2% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 37.7% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Victorian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A majority of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and has continued to grow since 2011.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical family earning $2,478 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Those earning $2,000 or more per week are much more common here than in most other areas.

While the area has a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, 11% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in the rest of the state, consistent with the area's younger and smaller-household profile.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.1% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Because of this, there are only 2.0 people per home on average, among the lowest for similar areas.

Renters dominate the market at 63.7%, and apartments make up 68.3% of all homes. Only 13.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national average.

Many residents avoid cars, as 32.8% of homes have no motor vehicle and 39% of people work from home. Public transport use is well above the national average, with the tram being the most popular mode.

The population is highly mobile, with 60% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a large portion of the community at 28.3%.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, and 44.4% of the workforce are professionals. However, the unemployment rate of 7% is a little above the national figure.

This is an area of significant advantage in terms of education and job skills, which ranks among the highest possible levels, resulting in a high overall advantage score.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.