3073, VIC

The population is among the largest at this level and has grown by 7.3% since 2011. Residents are generally the same age as the national average, and the area has seen a rise in de facto relationships over the last decade.

A strong international character marks the area, with 35.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Italian, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 40.6% of residents speak a language other than English at home—far above the national average. Italian and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

While 45.4% of people identify as Christian, the number of those with no religion has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, there has been a significant increase in both university degrees and Year 12 completions.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen steadily, with the typical household earning $569 more per week than in 2011.

A higher than usual 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level and have fallen since 2011. There are also fewer people doing unpaid housework or caring for children compared to the state average.

Living arrangements are varied, with a higher than average 30.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are also more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties are much more common than usual at 36.4%. Homes here tend to be smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom houses than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than most areas.

The area is a transport hub with 332 public transport stops, and 27.7% of people now work from home— a huge increase from just 2% in 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most people work in health, education, or construction. While the number of people working or looking for work has risen since 2011, the unemployment rate is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally have high education and job skills, though the area ranks quite low for overall access to money and resources compared to other places.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area is exceptionally accessible. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.