3149, VIC

The population has grown 10% since 2011 to reach 35,340 people. The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure, and the area has a notably low proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Nearly half of the population (47.7%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries, with the overseas-born population increasing by 9.2 points since 2011.

About half of the community (49.8%) speaks a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and the proportion of people speaking another language rose 13 points since 2011.

About 39.1% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 15-point increase since 2011, though Christianity remains a common affiliation at 38.3%.

This is a highly qualified area, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 44.3% of adults, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than typical, having risen 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,383, which is a little above the national figure. Wealth is concentrated here, as 30.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions (23.3%) and mental health conditions (5.4%) than most other areas. About 5.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for its level.

More people provide unpaid care (13.5%) or care for children (27.1%) here than in most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen 5.6 points since 2011 to 14.8%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (65.7%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Large homes are common, with 86.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 41.9% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600.

Working from home is very common at 35.6%, which is far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, and most residents live just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Professionals make up the largest employment group at 34.2%. While full-time employment is around the middle for its level, the unemployment rate (5.4%) is higher than in most similar areas.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It scores particularly high for education and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. All residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.6% are near a school.