3074, VIC

The community is aging, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, a little below the Australian average.

Birthplace diversity is very high here, as 51.5% of residents were born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Common ancestries include Italian, Australian, and English.

Language diversity is a defining feature, with 65.6% of people using another language at home, far above the national average of 22.3%. About 15.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religiously, the area is more traditional than most, with only 16.5% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. However, Year 12 completion rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 52.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,225, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 10.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is low at 5.6%, well below the national figure, though 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.1% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (84.3%), and home ownership is high, with 42.7% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national average.

Public transport is very accessible, with 95.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop and weekly departures well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is more difficult for many, with an unemployment rate of 8.0%, which is a little above the national average.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 95.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 98.8% near a park.