3068, VIC

The community is notably young and leans toward non-traditional pairings, with 20.6% of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, making it much lower than most other areas.

While 72.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher overseas-born population than most, at 23.6%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 81.4% of the community, though 14.8% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the Victorian state average.

A striking 65.6% of residents report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are concentrated in society, culture, and management.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,291, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.9% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, the area is healthier than most in other ways, with fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are high at 20.1%, well above the national figure. Interestingly, there is less focus on unpaid domestic work here, with fewer people providing child care or doing heavy housework than in most areas.

Living arrangements are quite distinct, as 32.1% of people live alone—much higher than most areas. Households are typically smaller, with just 2.2 people per home.

Renters make up 45.6% of the population, and the typical weekly rent of $500 is well above the national figure. The area is dominated by townhouses and apartments, with separate houses being very rare at 17.3%.

A huge 48.6% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 5.4% in 2011. This likely explains why 16.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is highly transient, with 47.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Professional and technical roles are common, and the area has a very strong employment rate, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is lower than most other areas at 3.5%.

The area is ranked as having the highest possible level of overall advantage and job skills. This is consistent with the high typical incomes and the large number of university-qualified professionals.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.