3101, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 19.4% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 30.6% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 26.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and Mandarin is the most common second language.

A large proportion of the community—44.8%—now report no religion, which is well above the national figure and represents a 17 point increase since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of professionals living here.

Household wealth is very high, with 41.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes are $3,301, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are slightly more likely to be in good health than those in other areas, with lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions than the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, although the rate has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care is also more frequent than in most other areas.

Families with children are common, making up 61.4% of households. About 26% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are often expensive, with typical weekly rents at $476 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very popular, with 40.1% of the workforce doing so. Public transport is highly accessible, with a typical walk to the nearest stop taking just two minutes.

The area is quite mobile, as 41% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the population.

The workforce is primarily professional, with 41.6% of workers in professional roles. Most of the remaining jobs are in management or health care and social assistance.

This is an area of extreme advantage, ranking in the top 10% for both overall advantage and access to money and resources.

This is a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.