3057, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and far fewer children and seniors. It is also a place where de facto relationships are very common, at 23.8%, which is far above the Victorian average.

About 30.1% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 31.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (22.8%), though this figure has fallen since 2011. Italian, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

This community is far more likely to have no religion than the national average, with 63.6% reporting no religious affiliation. This figure has risen by 24 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in a very high school advantage score.

Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,838. About 21.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at 15.0%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. However, only 3.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Unpaid care for children (16.2%) and housework (13.5%) are both well below the state and national averages. This is consistent with the area's small proportion of children.

One-person households are very common here, with 38.7% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.0 people, which is well below the national average.

Renting is the norm for 53.4% of households, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes (22.7%) are separate houses.

Working from home is incredibly common at 46.8%, far above the national average. Nearly 19% of homes have no motor vehicle, and the area has a very high number of weekly public transport departures.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.2% of the community.

The workforce is very active, with 77.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time in professional or technical roles.

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

Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.