3084, VIC

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41 and 20% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 18.3% of the area, which is higher than most similar places.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 27.5% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Italian are the most frequent ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 25.2% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 3.1 points since 2011. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 42.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number rose 18 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 44.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the Victorian average of 29.2%, and 74.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical family earning $2,770 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 34%.

About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Most residents report no long-term health conditions at all.

Unpaid care is common here, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care and 29.2% look after children. However, the number of volunteers fell 4.8 points since 2011.

Families with children are the most common household type at 64.8%. Homes here are slightly more crowded than average, with 2.6 people per home.

While 39.6% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 is much higher than most areas. Weekly rents are also above the national figure at $411.

Working from home has surged to 37.9%, a massive increase of 34 points since 2011. The area is very accessible, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

About 35.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.9% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

The workforce is highly professional, with 38% of people working in professional roles and 64.6% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and professional services are the top industries.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills.

The community is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of a park, school, and health service.