3153, VIC

The typical resident is 38, and while the population is similar in age to the national figure, there has been a 3.4 point increase in seniors since 2011. The area is larger than about 86% of similar places, with 17.4% of the population being children under 15.

This is a diverse community where 30.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 5.3 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Chinese at 10.3%.

People using another language at home make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure and rose 8.1 points since 2011. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.1% of the community. This is well above the national figure and represents a 17 point increase since 2011.

The area has seen a significant increase in qualifications, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 10 points to 25.1% since 2011. Year 12 completion also rose 11 points to 58.5% over the same period.

Typical weekly personal income is $807, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 11 points since 2011 to 16.7%.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 11.1% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, having fallen 3.0 points since 2011. However, 27.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than most similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.3% of households. Around 27.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes here are more likely to be rented than in most areas, with 29.9% of households renting. Outright home ownership is much lower than usual at 27.7%, and typical weekly rents have risen $95 since 2011 to reach $370.

The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with 130 stops and 22 routes. While working from home rose 21 points since 2011 to 23.1%, most people still drive to work.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.6% of the population, though this fell 2.4 points since 2011.

Employment rates are a little above the national average, with 63.8% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas. Residents generally have strong education and job skills, scoring higher than 70% of other areas.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.3, as 98.2% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can reach a park or grocery store within 15 minutes on foot.