3114, VIC

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Victorian and national average of 38. While the population has grown slightly since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 3.8 percentage points.

English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are most common. People born overseas make up 18.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victoria state average.

English is the main language for 86.9% of residents. About 10.7% use another language at home, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state and national averages.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 41.1% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Three-quarters of residents completed Year 12, far exceeding the national average.

Wealth is very high here, with 47.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income of $3,464 is among the highest at this level.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Community participation is high, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Families are the norm, with 74.3% being couples with children and very few people living alone. This helps explain why there are 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national figure.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 96.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, with 49.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

Cars are the primary mode of travel, as 0.8% of homes have no vehicle, much lower than most areas. However, 34.1% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011.

The population is very stable, as the 23.0% of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.6% of the community.

The workforce is highly active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, health, or professional and technical roles.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and schools within 15 minutes. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.