3167, VIC

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. While the population grew by 7.8% since 2011, the number of people in de facto relationships remains much lower than in most other areas.

Cultural diversity is a standout feature, with 45.5% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The community has strong roots in Australia, England, Greece, China, and India.

Almost half of all residents (49.5%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.8%. However, the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 13 percentage points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

This is a highly educated community where 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Household wealth has grown significantly, with the share of families earning $3,000 or more a week rising 17 points since 2011. Typical weekly household income is $1,915, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area reports a lower rate of long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen slightly to 6.5%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level and have fallen since 2011. Participation in unpaid care is about the same as the national figure, at 13.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (63.0%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Detached houses are very common, and 38.2% of homes are owned outright. Both rent and mortgage payments are much higher than in most other areas, with typical weekly rent at $418.

Working from home has surged, with 28.6% of the workforce now doing so—a 25 point increase since 2011. The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and frequent departures.

The population is moderately mobile, with 33.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals, with many employed in health care, retail, and professional technical services.

The community enjoys a high level of overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of areas. This is supported by high scores for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. Nearly every resident can reach groceries, schools, and health services on foot within 15 minutes.