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3079, VIC

8 km²

Far higher levels of education and income set postcode 3079 apart from the rest of the state. It is a wealthy, professional community where over half of adults hold a university degree. The population has grown by 15% since 2011 and is slightly older than the national figure. This is an affluent area where a high proportion of residents work in professional roles and many work from home.

3079, VIC's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.9 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 25.9% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 22.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area has seen a significant shift away from religious affiliation, with those reporting no religion rising 16 points since 2011 to 45.1%.

This is a highly qualified community where 50.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 78.9% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 37.6% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,128 is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.9% of people, which is about the same as the state average. Around 5.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a notable feature here, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

Most households consist of couples with children (62.3%) or couples without children (26.7%). People living alone make up 27.5% of the community.

Rent is much higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $431. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, and 30% of households are renting.

A striking 40.4% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average. The area is very well connected, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest transport stop.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.6% of the population.

The area has a strong workforce, with 66.8% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals make up 40.1% of occupations, with many working in healthcare and technical fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.

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