3163, VIC

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a low proportion of children and seniors compared to the state. It has grown by 11% since 2011, and there has been a notable rise in people living in de facto relationships.

International diversity is a standout feature, with 41.7% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian and Chinese ancestries are common, and India is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

A third of residents use a language other than English at home, a rate well above the state average. Mandarin, Greek, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken here.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to reach 41.2%. Hinduism and Judaism also have a presence here, with figures above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 50% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 79.4% having completed Year 12. These figures are far above both the state and national averages.

Wealth is significantly higher than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,020. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 15 points.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions. Only 4.7% of the population needs help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is lower than the state average. Volunteering has also dipped, falling 2.5 points since 2011.

This is a community of smaller households, with 33.9% of people living alone. Consequently, there are much fewer people per home than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 41.1% of homes rented, and typical weekly rents are higher than the national figure. Detached houses are rare here, and most homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

Working from home is very popular, with 39.5% of the workforce doing so. The area is well-serviced by public transport, and 12.5% of homes do not own a car.

The population is highly mobile, with 48% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.6% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Employment rates are strong, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in technical, health, and education fields.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage due to its exceptional levels of education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport.