3146, VIC

The population has grown to 26,131 people and is generally younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 40. While children under 15 make up 17.3% of the community, the number of seniors has risen to 16.4% since 2011.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 27.7% of residents born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Chinese and Scottish.

Many residents use another language at home, at 21.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 6.2% of the population.

A significant number of people report no religion at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure. This is a notable shift, as the proportion of non-religious residents rose by 17 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country, with 53.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also far above the national average at 83.8%.

Earnings are among the highest for its level, with 41.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,179, which is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (3.5%) and those with long-term health conditions (24.3%) are both much lower than in most areas.

Community support is strong, with 14.3% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Around 18.7% of residents also spend time volunteering.

Families with children are common, making up 66.4% of households. One-parent families are much less common here (8.6%) than in the rest of the state.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $450 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,830. Detached houses are much less common here than across Australia, at 54.6%.

Working from home is very common at 43.3%, a massive increase from 5.5% in 2011. While car use remains high, the area is well-served by public transport, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 39.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the population, though this is lower than in 2011.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (68.5%), which is well above the national average. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country across all measures, including access to money, resources, and job skills.

This is a very safe area, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. Almost every home is also within a short walk of health services and public transport.