3058, VIC

The community is relatively young, and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen to 15.2%, which is well above the national figure. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

Overseas birth is common here, with 30.0% of people born outside Australia. Italian ancestry is particularly notable at 16.6%, though the proportion of people born overseas has fallen slightly since 2011.

Language diversity is high, with 31.8% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the community, where Italian, Greek, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.

The area is seeing a significant shift away from organised religion, with 46.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-educated area, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. High school completion is also strong, with 71.5% of residents finishing Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,490. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011 to 28.9%.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.4% of residents. Additionally, 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

While 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than the national figure, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 13.5%.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 59.9% of households consisting of couples with children. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing is more expensive than average, with typical weekly rents of $421 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167. There are far fewer large homes here, as only 63% have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common, with 37.8% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community, although this has fallen since 2011.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.4%, which is well above the national figure. Professionals make up the largest employment group at 35.7%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 1,059 is larger than about 83% of similar areas.

This is a premier walking location, with a score of 8.9. Nearly 100% of homes have easy access to groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk.