3128, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and only 12.3% of people being children under 15, which is well below the national figure. While the population grew by 31% since 2011, the proportion of seniors and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has barely changed.

Born overseas, 53.3% of residents come from another country, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 39.0%, and China is the leading country of birth for those born outside Australia.

Over half the community (52.1%) speaks a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is seen in the 27.4% who speak Mandarin, although 14.6% of residents still struggle with little or no English.

Nearly half the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has been a growing trend, with the number of people identifying as non-religious rising 18 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 41.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This academic strength is mirrored in school attainment, as 75.5% of people completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,441, which is a little below the national figure. While those earning over $2,000 a week are more common here than in most areas, typical personal income remains slightly below the national average at $682.

The community is generally healthy, with only 20.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework. Similarly, the 12.6% of people who volunteer is a little below the national figure.

Small households are common, with 30.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a lower density of 2.3 people per home.

Renting is very common here, with 47.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes are typically smaller, with only 45.4% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $391.

The area is a transit hub where 18.1% of homes have no car, far above the national average. Public transport is highly accessible, and 29.7% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 2011.

This is a highly mobile population, as 52.9% of people moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the 31% of people who arrived from overseas recently.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 53.9%. While many residents work as professionals, the unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national figure.

The area is ranked as having very high education and job skills. However, there is a stark contrast in access to money and resources, which is lower than 80% of similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.