3133, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 43 and 22.9% of the population aged 65 and over. This senior cohort has grown by 4.8 percentage points since 2011. The total population now stands at 22,951 people.

A strong overseas connection is evident here, as 42.1% of residents were born abroad, a figure far above the national average. Chinese (26.9%), English (23.3%), and Australian (20.0%) are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 41.9% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 16.3% of the community.

Religious variety is common, with 42.1% identifying as Christian and 40.9% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 38.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 70.7% of people who completed Year 12.

This is a wealthy area where 28.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the state and national figures. Typical weekly household income is $1,995, rising by $536 since 2011.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure. Those reporting a mental health condition (6.1%) are much lower than in most other areas.

Community life involves a high rate of unpaid child care, with 28.9% of people providing this support. While 15.6% of residents volunteer, this is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and 65% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 43.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 33.3% of the workforce doing so—a huge increase from 4.2% in 2011. Most people still commute by car, though there is a high number of public transport routes and stops.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.9% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce, with health, professional services, and education being the top industries. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park, school, or health service within a 15-minute walk.