3113, VIC

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population has grown slightly to 8,562 people, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.5% were born overseas—a figure higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 10.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is more common than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of people here have no religion (51.9%), a figure far above the national average. This has risen sharply by 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 73.9% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical weekly family income reaching $3,052. Nearly 43% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents report better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a much lower rate of mental health conditions (6.8%) compared to the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 22.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, consistent with the high number of families with children.

Families are the norm here; 70.2% of households are couples with children, and only 13% of people live alone. This explains why homes are larger, with 3.0 people per home on average.

Almost every home (99%) is a separate house, and 93.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 6.9%, while 42.9% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common for 35.7% of the workforce. While there are many bus stops and high departure rates, very few people (0.7%) use public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with a score of 1,113. It is among the most advantaged areas in the country for education, job skills, and access to resources.

Walking to shops and health services is difficult for most, with only 40.7% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries. This is far below the state average and may be due to the steep terrain.