3143, VIC

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a low proportion of children compared to the national figure. While 18.9% are seniors, there is a notably high number of people in de facto relationships.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.7% of people born outside Australia. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.

About 18.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is well below the Victorian average. Mandarin is the most common second language spoken.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, which rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 43.2%. This figure is well above the national average.

This is an exceptionally highly educated area, with 55.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 83.9%.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,356, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 25.1% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than usual.

Volunteer rates are well above the state average at 16.4%, although this has fallen since 2011. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

Homes are small, with only 2.0 people per home on average. This is partly because 39.9% of residents live alone, a figure far above the national average.

Apartments are the dominant housing type at 57.6%, and renting is very common at 44.7%. Typical weekly rents are a little above the state and national figures.

Working from home is very common, with 44.7% of the workforce doing so. The area is well-served by public transport, and 13.5% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, as 51.3% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 18.2% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly in technical and health fields.

The area ranks among the highest for overall advantage and job skills, reflecting its high income levels and qualifications.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.