3144, VIC

The population has grown by 4.4% since 2011 to reach 10,763 people. It is an aging community, with 23.0% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 have fallen to 15.0%.

People born overseas make up 23.7% of the community, though this is well below the Victorian average of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are English at 36.8% and Australian at 28.6%.

English is the main language for 80.6% of residents. While 16.1% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 44.9%, while 38.3% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion rose by 15 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 83.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest standings for this level.

Incomes are exceptionally high, with 43.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $3,868 weekly, which is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Health outcomes are generally good, as the 26.5% of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure. Only 4.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is high here, with 20.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 15.0% of residents provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per household. A higher than usual 31.1% of people live alone, and only 10.1% of families are one-parent families, well below the national figure.

Housing is expensive and diverse; typical weekly rent is $451 and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $3,200. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere, making up only 45.7% of dwellings.

Working from home is very common, with 43.6% of people doing so—far above the national figure of 21.0%. Residents also have excellent access to transit, with 60 public transport stops in the area.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.2% of the population, though this fell by 10 points since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 63.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical, health, and finance fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills.

The area is very safe, with only 9 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in the area is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.