3054, VIC

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 34. It has a very low proportion of children under 15, at just 11%, and nearly one in five residents are in a de facto relationship.

About 22.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 14.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state figure. Only 1.4% of the population speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents—63.3%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 61.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 85.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is high here, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $3,081, well above the national figure. About 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than usual at 2.9%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Residents are much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical 2.3 people per household. About 28.3% of people live alone, and 41.3% of households are couples without children.

Townhouses and apartments dominate, as separate houses make up only 8.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 48.1%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $541.

This is a highly connected area where 46.8% of people work from home. While 16.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 52.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the community.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and 73.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

The area ranks among the highest in the country for overall advantage and job skills, achieving a perfect score of 10 in these categories.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.