3166, VIC

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 11% since 2011, and the area has a lower proportion of children and seniors compared to most other regions.

Cultural diversity is very high here, with 41.1% of people born overseas—far above the national average of 27.7%. Greek, Chinese, and Italian ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian roots.

A striking 44.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. While English is most common, Greek and Mandarin are the most spoken other languages.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 46.9%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose by 12 points since 2011 to reach 35.0%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Earning levels are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,394. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen significantly by 17 points.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, though the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen slightly to 6.5%.

While 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas, falling to 12.0% since 2011.

Family groups are common, with 59.8% of homes being couples with children. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Renters are much more common here than elsewhere, making up 34.5% of households. Homes are generally smaller, with only 65.5% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $415.

The area is highly connected, with 33.2% of people working from home—far above the national figure. It also has a very high number of public transport stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and 60.5% are employed full-time. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

The area ranks very highly for overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of similar regions. This is driven by an exceptional level of education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in the area is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, with 99.1% near groceries.