3093, VIC

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 23.6% of the population, a figure that rose 4.3 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up 16.8%.

People born overseas make up 18.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84% of residents. About 12.9% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average.

People with no religion make up 42.8% of the population, a figure that rose 18 percentage points since 2011. This is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 rose 10 percentage points since 2011.

Wealth is a striking feature here; 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly family income is $2,708, much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions affect 31% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.1%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.8% of people providing unpaid care, a figure that rose 4.7 percentage points since 2011. About 29.2% of residents also care for children without pay.

Families with children are common, making up 61.1% of households. The area has fewer one-parent families (10%) than most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 44.1% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than across Australia, at just 14.8%.

Working from home is very popular, with 31.9% of the workforce doing so—a huge increase from 4.8% in 2011. Most homes have at least two cars, and very few (2.5%) have no vehicle.

The population is relatively stable; 32.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the community.

About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, construction, and education.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring the maximum 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, though the terrain is steeper than the state average. While 96.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, fewer residents can easily walk to groceries or health services.