3131, VIC

The population has grown to 23,191 people and is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. Seniors make up 19.8% of the community, which is well above the state average.

International influence is very strong here, as 39.9% of people were born overseas—a figure far above the national average. Chinese and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is high, with 39.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common additional languages spoken.

Religious patterns are typical for the state, with 40.2% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 15 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This academic trend is also seen in Year 12 completion rates, which are much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,266, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, a high proportion of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the country.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.1%. Meanwhile, volunteering has fallen by 4.5 points since 2011 to 14.8%.

Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. About 62.5% of households are couples with children.

The typical weekly rent of $395 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are both much higher than in most areas. Detached houses make up 70.4% of the stock, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

Working from home has exploded here, with 33.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While car use remains primary, the area has a very high number of public transport stops.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. About a third of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Professionals make up 32.3% of workers, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is very advantaged, particularly in education and job skills, where it ranks higher than 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of all areas.

This is a very walkable area where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.