3162, VIC

The community is slightly older than the state and national average, with 21.0% of people aged 65 or over. While the population grew by 10.0% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.3%.

This is a diverse area where 38.0% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common, followed by Chinese.

Reflecting its international character, 26.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

Judaism is a significant part of the local identity, with 38.0% of residents identifying with the faith. Those reporting no religion make up 29.6%, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 47.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 80.4% having completed Year 12. These figures are far above the state and national averages.

Weekly incomes are very high here, with typical family earnings of $2,988 and personal incomes of $1,044. Both figures are well above the national average and have risen significantly since 2011.

Daily health needs are slightly higher than usual, with 6.3% of people requiring help with daily activities. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is about the same as the state average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (15.1%) than people in most other areas. This is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors living here, though volunteer rates have fallen slightly since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 63.2% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, appearing in only 9.6% of homes.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $483 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,798, both of which are well above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common, with 40.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. While 81% of residents live near public transport, the number of people commuting by it has fallen since 2011.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.5% of the population, though this is a little lower than the national average.

A large proportion of the workforce is employed in professional, technical, or health roles. Those working or looking for work make up 64.5% of adults, which is higher than in most similar areas.

This area ranks among the highest in the country for overall advantage, scoring a perfect 10 for both education and job skills compared to other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the typical Victorian suburb.