3156, VIC

The population has grown by 7.9% since 2011 to 38,484 people. It is a slightly older community than the national typical age of 38, and the number of seniors has risen by 4.8 points over the last decade.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, a figure that rose 5.3 points since 2011. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

A high number of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 18 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 60.2% of residents have now completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,948, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This prosperity is reflected in the 24.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas. About 29.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. While 13.2% of residents volunteer, this is much lower than in most other areas and has fallen since 2011.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This explains why the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home is common for 23.8% of the workforce, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.7% of people use them to commute.

Residents tend to stay put, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking higher than about 80% of similar places for its overall access to money, resources, and job skills.

The community is very safe, with recorded offences being among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 98.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It offers far more walkable amenities per person than the Victorian average.