3061, VIC

The community is younger than most areas, with 20.1% of people being children under 15. While the typical resident is 38, there has been a rise in seniors, who now make up 19.2% of the population.

This is a highly diverse area where 47% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, Italian, and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 68.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. Arabic is the most common language at 27.3%, and 15% of people speak little or no English, which is far above the state figure.

Faith plays a significant role here, with 42.1% of people identifying as Christian and 38.4% as Muslim. Only 8% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most other areas. Only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and just 44.8% have completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,110, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few residents earn high wages, with only 7.3% of households bringing in $3,000 or more per week.

The area faces significant health challenges, as 12.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. However, reports of mental health conditions are actually much lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.8% of people providing help, though volunteering is very low at 5.3%. This is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, including a higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Separate houses make up 85.1% of the market, far above the national average. While 39.5% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $320 is a little below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is very strong, with 42 stops in the area. Despite this, only 2.7% of people use it to commute, and 62.2% of workers still rely on a car.

The population is relatively stable, as only 23% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job seekers face a tough market with a 12% unemployment rate, which is well above the state average. Only 41.3% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for this level.

The area ranks among the lowest in the state for overall advantage. It scores a 1 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills, placing it below 90% of similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.5. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far fewer are within walking distance of a school or health service compared to the state average.