3122, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, and it has a much lower proportion of children than most areas. De facto relationships are much more common here, while only 14.3% of residents are seniors, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 28.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent overseas birth country.

About 20.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most areas but well below the Victorian average. The most common non-English languages are Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese.

Nearly half of the community (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is among the most qualified at this level, with 56.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Earnings are very high, with typical personal weekly incomes well above the national average. A third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a much lower proportion needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19.2%, though this has fallen since 2011. People are much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 38.3% of people in single-person households, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.1 people, much lower than most areas.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 59.1% of homes, while detached houses are among the lowest for this level. Renting is far more common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national average.

Working from home is incredibly common at 43.7%, far above the national figure. The area is also a hub for public transport, with a very short walk to the nearest stop and a high number of tram and bus departures.

The community is highly transient, with 52.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national average.

Professional and managerial roles are dominant, and the rate of adults working or looking for work is among the highest at this level. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage and job skills, though its access to money and resources is only about average for its level.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences being much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Walkability is well above the state average, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.