3148, VIC

The community is much younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 35. While the population grew 22% since 2011 to reach 9,552 people, seniors aged 65 and over make up a much lower proportion than the national figure.

International roots are a defining feature here, with 47.6% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Reflecting its diverse heritage, 49.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Victorian average. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 40.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 12 points since 2011 to 35.8%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.5%.

Earnings are strong, with a typical family income of $2,363 a week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 17 points since 2011 to 28.4%.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 22.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is less common than in most areas, falling to 11.2% since 2011. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas at 24.2%.

Families are the mainstay here, with 57.1% being couples with children. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Renting is much more common than in other areas at 39.4%, while outright home ownership is well below the state average. Typical weekly rents are $421, which is higher than the national figure.

Working from home is very popular at 33.1%, far above the national figure. The area is highly accessible, with a short 15-minute drive to the city and a 1-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The neighborhood is quite mobile, as 45.3% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the population.

Jobs are predominantly professional, with 32.5% of workers in professional roles. More adults are working or looking for work (66.1%) compared to the national average.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, driven by very high scores for education and job skills.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.