3094, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. It is a growing community that has added about 491 people since 2011, and it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people than the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While English is the main language for 87.8% of the community, the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state and national averages.

More than half of the population reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 67.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,544 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011.

Fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate slightly above the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

There is a high level of unpaid care in the area, with 34.2% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure. Volunteering is slightly more common here than across the state.

Families with children make up the majority of households, and there are more people per home than usual. This helps explain why there are fewer people living alone compared to other areas.

Detached houses are very common, and 80.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rental rates are far below the national average, though typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both higher than usual.

Working from home is very common for 34.2% of the workforce, a figure far above the national average. While most people drive, there is a high number of weekly public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional roles.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost every resident is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.