3161, VIC

The community is slightly younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 37. While children under 15 are less common than in most areas, the proportion of seniors has risen to 19.3% since 2011.

Born overseas, 36.4% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Australian, English, and Chinese being the most common backgrounds.

About 26.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a rate well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Judaism is the most common religious affiliation at 40.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.7% of the population, which is well below the national and state figures.

This is an exceptionally qualified area, where 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 83.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical weekly family income of $3,080. About 23.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure far above the national average.

Residents report better health than in most areas, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. However, fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling and 31.3% of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The housing market is dominated by rentals and apartments, with 39.8% of households renting and only 36.2% living in separate houses. Weekly rents are a little above the national typical figure at $422.

Working from home is very common, with 40.9% of the workforce doing so. Public transport use is also higher than usual, and most homes are just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The area is quite transient, with 45.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a large portion of the population at 20.5%.

Professional and technical jobs are the most common, consistent with the high level of education in the area. About 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country. It receives a top score of 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport. This makes the area far more walkable than the state average.