3083, VIC

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It has far fewer children than most areas, with those under 15 making up only 14.2% of the population.

International roots are common here, as 38.8% of people were born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.5% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Australian average, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell slightly since 2016.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 30.9% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 12 points since 2011, although this is still well below the national figure.

Residents are highly educated, with 65.2% completing Year 12 and 29.3% holding a university degree. This is well above the national average and has grown since 2011.

Weekly family income typically stands at $1,940, which is a little below the national figure. While the number of high-earners has risen since 2011, typical personal weekly income of $680 remains lower than in most similar areas.

The area has a higher proportion of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 9.8%. There are also far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to the state and national averages.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Renters make up 29.5% of households, with typical weekly rents of $380. While separate houses are common, their share fell by 13 points since 2011, and monthly mortgage payments are higher than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 155 stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 2.3% in 2011 to 22.0% in 2021.

The community is quite mobile, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of all areas. This is supported by a high level of education and job skills, which is better than about 80% of similar places.

This is a very safe area, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. Everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park.