3172, VIC

The area is slightly older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 41. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population, a figure that rose 4.9 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly diverse community where 45% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese, Chinese, and English are among the most common ancestries.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language, and 15% of residents speak little or no English.

Buddhism is a significant faith here, with 19.3% of the population identifying as Buddhist. Those with no religion make up 28.7% of the area, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has seen a rise in qualifications, with 19.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, a figure that rose 8 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,715, which is about the same as the national figure. While 20.5% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical personal weekly income of $670 is a little below the national figure.

A long-term health condition affects 24.8% of residents, which is a little below the national average. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 9.8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is common, with 12.2% of people providing support to others.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.5% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 83.2% of all homes. Home ownership is strong, with 41.8% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by 111 public transport stops. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 2.6% in 2011 to 17.6% in 2021.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the community.

Manufacturing is a key industry here, employing 14.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area sits around the middle for education and job skills, but it ranks lower than 60% of similar areas in terms of overall economic advantage.

This is a very walkable area, with 96% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of a park, a school, and grocery stores.