3116, VIC

The population is slightly younger than the national average, with a typical age of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

About 21.5% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.8% of people, but those using another language at home rose to 13.9% by 2021. This is still well below the national figure.

A growing number of residents identify as having no religion, now at 46.1%. This is well above both the state and national figures, following a 21 point increase since 2011.

More adults are highly qualified, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 22.8% since 2011. This helps explain why the area's typical incomes are so high.

Household earnings are much higher than most areas, with 26.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,316 is above the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities are fewer here than in most areas, at 4.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.4%, which is about the same as the national rate.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32.0% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of volunteers fell to 13.0% since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 63.3% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.9% of dwellings. Most are large, with 93.9% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are much higher than the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.8% driving to work and only 1.1% using public transport. Working from home has become far more common, rising to 22.3% since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 8.4% of the population.

The local workforce is strong, with 66.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is higher than about 76% of similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.1, which is well below the Victorian average. While most homes are near a park, fewer are within a short walk of shops or health services.