3103, VIC

The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. This contrasts with a lower share of children under 15, which is a little below the national average.

This is a highly international area where 44.3% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 33.6% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 44.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average and is reflected in the high number of Mandarin and Cantonese speakers.

About 44.3% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen significantly since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; nearly half of all adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 81.3% finished Year 12, both of which are far above national levels.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical family earning $2,550. About 32% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas. While volunteering is higher than the state average, the rate of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Family sizes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 62.6%.

The area is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $460 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both far above the national figures. About 42.9% of homes are owned outright, though detached houses are much less common than in other areas.

Working from home is very common here, with 38.1% of the workforce doing so. The area is well-connected, with a very high number of public transport stops and frequent departures.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share of the community than in most other areas.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, though the overall rate of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills and reaching the highest levels for overall advantage.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Access to health services and groceries is also far above the state average.