3066, VIC

This is a young community where children under 15 and seniors are both far fewer than the national figure. It is a place of changing relationships, with 27.4% of people in de facto partnerships, a figure far above the Victorian average.

The area is more diverse than most, with 34.8% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About one in four people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. While this diversity is high, the proportion of people speaking another language fell slightly since 2011.

The community has moved strongly away from religious affiliation, with 59.1% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 54% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 79.1% completing Year 12, both figures far above the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with personal weekly income at $1,338, far above the national figure. Roughly 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a significant increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at 13.0%, which is well above the national average. However, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework are far less common here than in the rest of the state. This is consistent with the area's small household sizes and low number of children.

The area is dominated by single-person households, with 42.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Rental properties are the norm, with 64.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common, with 48% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. Many residents do not own a car, and those who do enjoy a short 7-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly transient, with 60.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.1% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a high rate of full-time employment at 70.1%. Most residents work in professional or technical roles.

The area ranks in the top 20% for overall advantage, driven by a maximum score for education and job skills, though access to some basic money and resources is lower than in many other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.