3060, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 35. Children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 45.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Italian, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the high number of residents who speak little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role here, as only 15.1% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most common affiliations.

Educational attainment has risen significantly since 2011, with 27% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Sixty percent of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being $592. However, there has been a trend of growth since 2011, including a rise in households earning over $3,000 a week.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the state average. Conversely, the rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues are much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level and sit well below the national figure. About 13.2% of residents provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

Households here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.9% of families.

Separate houses are very common, making up 83.6% of dwellings. While 36.3% of homes are owned outright, the rental rate has risen since 2011 to 30.8%, which is higher than most areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops. Working from home has also grown rapidly, now accounting for 22% of the workforce.

The area sees significant movement, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is supported by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals, at 18.3%.

Unemployment is among the highest for this level at 7.9%, and the proportion of people working full-time is much lower than the national average. Health care, retail, and education are the main industries.

The area scores low on overall advantage and access to resources compared to most other areas. However, its score for education and job skills is higher than about 60% of similar places.

This area is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a school and a park.