3070, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and far fewer seniors than the national figure. It is a growing community that has added about 2,356 people since 2011, and it has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 19.0%.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen slightly since 2011.

While 19.4% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this has fallen by 5.6 points since 2011. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken here.

A huge majority of residents—62.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, with the figure rising 21 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average. This academic trend is reflected in the schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores among similar areas.

Earning levels are very high here; the typical family earns $3,181 a week, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 20 points to 36.6%.

Mental health conditions are reported at 12.6%, which is well above the national average. Other health markers are typical, with 29.1% of people living with a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are 18.0%, well above the national figure, though this has fallen slightly since 2011. About 13.5% of residents provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 30.3%, which helps explain why the average household size of 2.3 people is lower than the national average.

Housing is dominated by rentals and smaller homes, with only 52.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far below the national figure, and typical weekly rents of $475 are among the highest for similar areas.

A striking 46.8% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase of 43 points since 2011. The area is well-served by transit, with a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Professional and technical roles are common, and 72.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Unemployment is low at 4.0%.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. It sits well above the national average for overall economic advantage.

Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. It is far more walkable than the state average.