3102, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. The population grew by 10% since 2011 to reach 6,620 people, with a notable increase in seniors who now make up 17.5% of the community.

People born overseas make up 27.9% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries, with China being the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

A quarter of residents use another language at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin, Greek and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken, and the proportion of people using another language has risen slightly since 2011.

People with no religion now account for 41.8% of the community, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. This is a little above the national and state figures, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 49.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 82.2% of residents who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with 40.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income is $1,043, which is well above the national figure and has risen by $285 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The rate of long-term health conditions is 24.4%, which is well below the national figure, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also lower than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.3% of people pitching in. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, as 17.3% of residents provide support to others, which is well above the national average.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 67% of households are couples with children, while the number of people living alone is well below the national figure.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $471 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both of which are among the highest in the country. While 40.7% of homes are owned outright, detached houses are less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Working from home is very popular, with 39% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with a very short walk to the nearest stop and frequent departures.

About 32.5% of people moved home in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen by 6 points since 2011 to reach 9.7%.

The local workforce is more active than in most areas, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health care, professional services and education.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks in the top 10% for both access to resources and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every resident can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.