3145, VIC

The typical resident is 38, and while the population grew 11% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.7%. People aged 65 and over now make up 16.9% of the community, an increase of 4.3 percentage points over the last decade.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 30.2% of people born outside Australia, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, Irish, and Chinese are the most frequent ancestries reported.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 25.7%, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are among the most common languages spoken alongside English.

People with no religion make up 40.3% of the area, a significant increase of 14 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.6%.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country, with 49.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 81% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with 38% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, up 18 percentage points since 2011. The typical family income of $3,263 per week is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 24.4%, which is well below the national average. Only 4.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are higher than the state and national figures at 16.5%, though this has fallen since 2011. About 13.2% of people provide unpaid care.

Most households are couples with children (64.5%), and the typical home has 2.5 people. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive and often smaller, with detached houses being far less common than across the state. Typical weekly rents are $416 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,801, both of which are well above national figures.

Working from home is very common at 40.5%, a massive increase from 5.2% in 2011. The area is well served by public transport, with 131 stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, at 67.2%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common, particularly in healthcare, social assistance and technical fields.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

This is a very safe area, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services. The walkability score of 8.6 is well above the Victorian average.