3173, VIC

This is a young community where the typical resident is 36 and children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population. While the total population grew by 51% since 2011 to reach 30,018 people, the proportion of seniors remains well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 54.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Vietnamese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.5% of residents speak little or no English.

The area is less religious than most, with 25.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national average. However, this figure has risen 13 points since 2011.

Education levels have climbed since 2011, with 66.5% of residents now having completed Year 12. About 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally strong, with 25% earning $3,000 or more a week. While the typical household income of $1,991 is a little above the national figure, typical personal weekly income is slightly lower at $728.

Residents here are generally healthy, with 21.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level at 4.7%.

A higher than average 27.6% of people provide unpaid childcare. In contrast, volunteering is quite low at 7.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (68%). Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.5% of homes being detached and 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. This helps explain the large household sizes, though typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, but 19.4% now work from home, a significant increase since 2011. While public transport use for commuting is low, the area is well-served with 119 stops.

The population is moderately mobile, with 34.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the community.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 63.3%. Common industries for residents include manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.

The area ranks well for overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, outperforming about 80% of similar areas.

The area is very safe, with only 7 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 92.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 96% near a park. Most residents have a '15-minute-city' walkshed.