3132, VIC

The typical resident is 39, which is slightly older than the state and national figure. While the population is growing, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17.7% since 2011.

Born overseas residents make up 33.6% of the community, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 31.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 9.2 percentage points since 2011.

A large portion of the community—46.3%—reports having no religion, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia. This represents a significant rise of 17 percentage points since 2011.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 42.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national average and has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical family earns $2,487 a week, and 29.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state and national averages.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care is high, with 13.8% of people providing care and 29.5% caring for children, which is well above the national average.

Families are common here, with 62.9% of households consisting of couples with children. The number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Housing is more expensive than usual, with typical weekly rents at $406 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,167. Detached houses are less common here than in most of Victoria.

A huge 37.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from just 4.0% in 2011. The area is well-served by public transport, with 94 stops across the postcode.

The community is quite mobile, with 36.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.9% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

Employment levels are strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

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

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.