3071, VIC

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national average. It is a community with few children and seniors, though it has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 26.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, although this is a little below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Italian and Greek.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most areas and a little above the national average. This has fallen since 2011, and 5% of people speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (54.4%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant increase, as the number of non-religious residents rose by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 75.4% having finished Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,713 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 19 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.8% of residents, which is well above the national average. Around 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure slightly higher than most areas.

The area has a lower rate of volunteering than most similar places. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, and 13.1% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

Homes here tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per home. A much higher proportion of people live alone (33.7%) compared to the national average of 25.6%.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, with 41.9% of households renting. There are far fewer large homes, as only 49.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 42% of residents doing so, far above the national figure. This high flexibility is paired with a very short 11-minute drive to the city and a high number of homes with no car.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.

A very high proportion of adults (71.2%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many of these residents are professionals, particularly in health, technical and education roles.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by an exceptional score for education and job skills, which is the highest possible rank among similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. It is also far above the state average for access to health services within a short walk.