3130, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.3% of the population, the area has seen a small decline in this group since 2011.

This is a diverse community where 34.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Chinese ancestry is particularly common, accounting for 21.1% of the population.

A third of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken here.

People with no religion now make up 44.3% of the community, a significant increase of 18 points since 2011. This figure is well above the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and school advantage scores are among the highest in the region.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,488. Prosperity has risen sharply since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week climbing by 17 points.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas. About 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national average.

Participation in unpaid care is much higher than in most areas, with 14.3% of people providing such support. Volunteering is also well above the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 65.2% of households. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, though these have fallen as a share of all homes since 2011. Typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $415.

Working from home is very common here, with 37.2% of people doing so, far above the national average. Public transport infrastructure is extensive, and the walk to the nearest stop is typically just 3 minutes.

About a third of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.5% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, and professional roles are the most common occupation. Health care and professional services are the primary industries of employment.

The area is very advantaged compared to most other locations, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park. Almost every resident can also walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes.