3056, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with only 10.2% of the population being children and a small proportion of seniors. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas, reaching 22.0%.

About 30.6% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

A little more than one in five people, or 23.8%, use a language other than English at home. While this is much higher than in most similar areas, it is well below the state average.

The community is own by a strong trend toward secularism, with 62.6% of people reporting no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 24 points since 2011.

The workforce is exceptionally well-qualified, with 55.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and coincides with 81.2% of residents having completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family income of $2,807 per week. Roughly 30.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 15.1% of residents, which is well above the national average. Other long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 30.7%, roughly in line with the state.

Volunteering is a little above the national average at 16.9%. However, the area has much lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework compared to most other regions.

The area is characterized by smaller households, with 34.2% of people living alone and a typical size of 2.1 people per home. This is much lower than the national typical of 2.5.

Renting is very common here, with 48.0% of households renting—far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $441.

Public transport is highly utilized and accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also far more common here than elsewhere, at 44.4%.

The population is very mobile, with 54.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and 44.2% of the workforce are professionals. The unemployment rate is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, achieving a top score of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools. Its walkability score of 9.4 is well above the state average.