3165, VIC

The area is mostly made up of families, with children under 15 making up a much higher share of the population than in most areas. While the typical resident is 40, there are fewer seniors here than the state average.

Cultural diversity is high, with 35.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese, Greek and Irish.

Many residents speak a language other than English at home, at 34.0%, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose significantly by 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents finished Year 12, and the local schools are larger than most other areas.

Earnings are much higher than typical, with 34.0% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,640 is a little above the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health; the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much less common than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling, and 67.3% of households consist of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.

While most people live in separate houses, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 is among the highest for similar areas. Typical weekly rents are also well above the national figure at $500.

Working from home is very common at 36.4%, far above the national average. While most people drive to work, the area is well-served by public transport with 145 stops.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.5% of the population, though this fell since 2011.

There is a strong workforce here, with 67.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are professionals or managers.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very safe, with recorded offences being much lower than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.