3052, VIC

This is a very young community where children under 15 are far less common than in most of Australia. The population has grown 56% since 2011, and there has been a rise in the number of people in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 37% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birth country.

About 28.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the Australian average. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese are the most common additional languages spoken.

More than half of the population (54.7%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 45.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national figure, and 85.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Family incomes are typically $2,567 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While household earnings are generally higher than most areas, typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, at 24.4%. Conversely, the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are among the lowest in the country.

Single-person households are very common, with 36.1% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home is small, containing just 2.1 people.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 64.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. Apartments make up 61.5% of homes, and very few people own their home outright.

The area is highly connected, with 34.2% of people working from home and a very high number of public transport stops. Many residents live without a car, and most are just five minutes from the city.

This is a highly mobile population, with 70% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a very large share of the community at 30.9%.

Professionals make up 39.5% of the workforce, though the unemployment rate of 10% is well above the national figure. Many residents work in education, food services, and professional sectors.

The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage and job skills, reflecting its highly qualified workforce. However, it ranks very low for direct access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service. It has far more walkable amenities per resident than the state average.