3075, VIC

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national average. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.4%.

This is a highly multicultural area where 47.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Italian, Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious identity is strong here, as the 16.8% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%, followed by Islam at 15.4%.

Educational achievement is rising, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 9.5 points since 2011 to reach 18.4%.

Typical incomes are well below those in the rest of Australia, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,348. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

The area has a high need for support, as 9.8% of people require help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 5.7%, well below the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are often crowded, with 2.8 people per home and a much higher rate of one-parent families (17.2%) than the national average.

Large homes are the norm, with 86.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 39.1% of homes are owned outright, the number of renters has risen by 5.5 points since 2011.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 96.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home has increased significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31.2% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Only 51.6% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate much lower than most similar areas.

This area faces significant challenges, ranking as the most disadvantaged among 90% of similar areas with an overall advantage score of 918.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools and parks.