3088, VIC

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 41. Seniors make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 6.4 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 account for 18.6%.

About 20.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 81.9% of the area. While 15.6% of people use another language at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Victorian average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 44.6%. This figure is well above the national average and has grown by 18 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and reflects a trend of increasing education levels since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical family earns $2,463 a week, and 29.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant increase since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 5.6% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children and 14.4% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than most areas. However, the rate of volunteering has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 63.4% of households. Because of this, the average home holds 2.6 people, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 17.1%, while 38.5% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home has surged to 31.8%, far above the national figure. While the area has many public transport stops, only 2.5% of people use them to commute, as most rely on cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 29.4% of people moving in the last five years—far below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.7% of the community.

Most adults are working or looking for work, at 64.8%, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other similar locations.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.1% are within 10 minutes of public transport.