3129, VIC

The typical resident is 39, making the area slightly older than the national figure. While the population grew by 12% since 2011, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is among the lowest for its level at 7.0%.

A large number of residents were born overseas, with 43.2% coming from abroad, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 31.4%, followed by English and Australian.

Reflecting its diverse origins, 43.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 10.4% of the community speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 46.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 17 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 43.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is mirrored in school results, where the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Weekly family incomes are typically $2,300, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, as 15.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 24.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

While 13.1% of residents provide unpaid care, the number of volunteers has fallen by 5.7 points since 2011. Unpaid housework is about the same as the state average, at 20.1%.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 62.8% of families, while those living alone are less common here than in most other areas.

The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $438 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,492, both of which are much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common at 33.7%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, with 86 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is largely professional, with 35% of residents working in professional roles. While 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work, the full-time employment rate is slightly lower than the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. This is consistent with the high proportion of university degrees and strong weekly incomes.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, and 99.3% are near health services.