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3140, VIC

29 km²

More than 80% of similar areas have a smaller population than postcode 3140. It is a prosperous community where the typical family income is about the same as the national figure. The area is notably more secular than the rest of the country, with nearly half of residents claiming no religion. While it is mostly Australian-born, there is a growing number of people with a university degree, and the population has aged slightly since 2011.

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The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population, a figure that rose 5.2 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 79.5% born here. This means the 17.3% born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 48.1% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen 20 points since 2011.

People with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.9% of adults, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%, though this rose 6.3 points since 2011.

The area is relatively wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,193 per week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 21.1%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people affected. This includes 10.7% with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, as 14.5% of people provide this support, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 59.2% of households. These homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home.

Separate houses are very common at 79.7%, which is well above the national figure. Renting is less common here than elsewhere, at only 19.0%.

Most people drive to work, though 21.4% now work from home, a huge increase from 3.9% in 2011. Public transport is accessible, with 89 stops across the area.

The community is relatively stable, as the 33.6% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is 3.4%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area has a high level of advantage, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas overall. This is supported by strong access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average.

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