3065, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both well below average. It is largely made up of young adults aged 25 to 44, and there is a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Born overseas at a rate of 31.3%, this community is more internationally diverse than most Australian areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 23% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. However, it has one of the highest proportions of people who speak little or no English.

A huge majority of the community has no religious affiliation, a trend that has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011. This makes the area far more secular than the rest of the country.

The workforce is exceptionally well qualified, with 54% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with 25.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. This high earning power is consistent with the large number of university-qualified professionals living here.

While the area has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most, it has a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in other areas. This is likely linked to the small number of children and the high proportion of people living alone.

Homes here are much smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. It is a community of single dwellers, as 38.3% of people live alone, far above the state average.

Apartments and townhouses dominate, as separate houses are very rare. Renting is far more common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are much higher than the national figure.

Many residents avoid owning cars, with 27.5% of homes having no vehicle. This is supported by an incredible 48.1% of the workforce working from home and a very short drive time to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.3% of people moving to the area in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. Most employees are professionals or managers, with a strong presence in technical and health services.

The area ranks as a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. While it scores the highest possible mark for education and job skills, it ranks very low for direct access to money and resources.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services. Public transport is also just a one-minute walk for everyone.