3137, VIC

The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 39. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the community, a figure that has risen by 3.0 percentage points since 2011.

While 19.5% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim English or Australian ancestry.

About 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. The proportion of people speaking another language rose 5.1 percentage points since 2011.

The area is marked by a strong shift away from organized religion; 49.6% of residents now claim no religion, which is 11 percentage points higher than the Australian average.

A higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. The percentage of people who completed Year 12 rose 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,758, which is about the same as the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly by 13 percentage points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most other areas.

Many residents provide unpaid care, and 28.8% are caring for children, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 4.1 percentage points since 2011.

Families are common here, with 59.2% of households consisting of couples with children. About 25.2% of people live alone, which is typical for the country.

Detached houses are very common, making up 86.8% of homes. This is far above the national average, and 81.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Most people commute by car, though 19.9% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase of 17 percentage points since 2011. Very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

About 34.1% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.1% of the population.

Job prospects are strong, with a lower unemployment rate than the national average and a higher percentage of people working or looking for work. Health care, construction, and manufacturing are the top industries.

The area is generally more advantaged than about 60% of similar regions, particularly in terms of overall access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 93.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.5% within 15 minutes of a park.