3151, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Over half of the residents (52.1%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Chinese (30.4%), English (16.2%), and Australian (14.1%) being the most common groups.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.0% of people using a language other than English at home, compared to 22.3% nationally. This is consistent with the high overseas birthplace figures, and 11.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 41.3%, while 37.2% of residents report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen significantly by 14 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 39.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 71.0% of people who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,610, which is about the same as the national figure. While 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical personal income of $676 is slightly lower than the national average.

The community reports fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 12.0%, and have fallen since 2011. About 12.7% of the population provides some form of unpaid care.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per household. Family life is dominated by couples with children (59.5%), while those living alone (22.6%) are well below the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of large homes, with 82.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 41.9% owning their home outright, though typical weekly rents ($439) and mortgage payments are higher than average.

The area is very well connected, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop and 64 public transport stops. This accessibility helps explain why 7.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce, though the unemployment rate (5.8%) is slightly higher than the national average. Health care, retail, and professional services are the top industries.

The area is considered very advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 overall. It ranks particularly high for education and job skills, placing it above 90% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 99.7% are within a short walk of groceries.