3081, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a much lower proportion of seniors. There has been a significant rise in de facto relationships since 2011, which now account for 14.9% of the population.

People born overseas make up 30.6% of the community, a figure that is slightly above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a significant presence of Chinese, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 31.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%.

A little over 41% of people report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. This represents a sharp increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 65.7%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,111, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. Additionally, 7.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national figure.

Unpaid housework and childcare rates are well below the national average. Volunteering has also dipped slightly since 2011, with 11.2% of residents now contributing their time.

Single-person households are common, with 31.5% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most other areas, though this figure has fallen since 2011.

Renting is very common, with 46.6% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Consequently, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most similar areas.

Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 93 stops and a very high number of weekly departures. This helps explain why 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly above the national figure, although the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

While most adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 6.5% is higher than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries of employment.

The area is ranked as having very high education and job skills, placing it above 80% of similar areas. However, it ranks much lower for general access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Almost every resident can reach health services, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.