3158, VIC

The community has a balanced age structure, though the population shrank by 2.1% since 2011. About 19.2% of residents are children, while those aged 65 and over make up 14.6%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), and those born overseas make up 16.9%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Only 6.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents (62.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number rose 22 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly family income at $2,463. This wealth has grown significantly, with the number of households earning $3,000+ a week rising 18 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of residents. Conversely, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most other areas.

Unpaid care is a strong theme here, with 33.8% of people caring for children unpaid—among the highest at this level. A high proportion of residents also provide other forms of unpaid care and housework.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.7 people per household and a very low percentage of people living alone (17.1%). This is consistent with the fact that 64.1% of households are couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.4% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 9.6%, while 87.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

While most people drive, 28.0% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase of 23 points since 2011. Residents enjoy very quick access to public transport, with a typical walk to the nearest stop taking just one minute.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (26.5%) is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state and national averages.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (70.5%), which is well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% of similar places for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for walking access to groceries and health services, partly due to the steep terrain.