3059, VIC

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 21.2% of people being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.5%, which is well below the national average.

A strong international influence is evident, with 33.8% of residents born overseas—well above the national figure. Italian is the most common ancestry at 20.7%, followed by Australian and English heritage.

Multiculturalism is highly visible, as 45.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Arabic and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here; only 14.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the state and national averages. Christianity is the most prevalent faith at 55.7%, followed by Islam at 19.5%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 65.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Household wealth is high, with 30.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,323 per week is higher than the national figure and has risen by $575 since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.7% of people—well below the national average. Similarly, only 5.0% of the population has a mental health condition.

Family responsibilities are a focus here, as 29.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than most areas. However, only 7.0% of residents are volunteers, among the lowest for its level.

Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household and 72.6% consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at only 9.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 96.8% of all homes, most of which have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is higher than the state and national figures.

Car reliance is high, with 57.8% of workers driving and 1.5% of homes having no vehicle. While 22.5% of people work from home, only 1.3% use public transport for their commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.2% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

The workforce is active, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professional roles are the most common, though the unemployment rate of 5.9% is higher than most areas.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score of 1,034 is larger than about 75% of other areas.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to daily essentials is lower than the state average, with only about half of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.