3147, VIC

The typical resident is 40, and the population has grown by 11% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the community, there is also a growing number of seniors, who now account for 17.4%.

Born overseas residents make up 33.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This diversity is seen in the ancestry data, with Chinese (16.3%), English (28%), and Australian (25.5%) being the most common.

Nearly 30% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Mandarin is the most common second language at 9.3%, and 4.7% of residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community—44.1%—reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains significant at 41.4%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Household earnings are very high, with 37.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,969 is well above both the state and national figures.

While 27% of people have a long-term health condition, 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Caregiving is common here, as 28.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than the national average. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Families are the norm, with 66.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with a typical 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $410 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,751. Detached houses are less common than in other areas, falling to 67.1% of the total.

Working from home is very popular, with 42% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Despite this, 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 36.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.8% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

Employment is strong, with 64% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed as professionals (37.2%) or managers (19.5%), largely within professional, technical, and health services.

This community ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park. Nearly all residents can also walk to public transport and health services within 15 minutes.