3175, VIC

The typical resident is 36, making this area a little younger than the state and national average. While the population has grown to 53,545 people, the number of people in de facto relationships is among the lowest for similar areas.

This is a highly international community where 56.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the 27.7% seen across Australia. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the Australian average.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 16.2% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 34.3%, followed by Islam at 24.6%.

Education levels have risen, with 18.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this remains well below the national average, and the area's school advantage score is lower than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,313, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While typical personal incomes rose by $204 since 2011, they remain much lower than those in most other areas.

A higher than usual 8.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. On the other hand, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Community participation is low, with volunteering at 7.2%, well below the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. There is also a notably higher rate of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Renters make up 41.3% of households, a figure far above the national average. This shift is reflected in the fact that home ownership outright is much lower than in most other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 366 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 61.6% of people still drive to work, though 13.1% now work from home, a significant rise since 2011.

The area is a frequent destination for new arrivals, with 17.2% of the population arriving from overseas recently. This is a little above the national average of 14.5%.

Unemployment is high at 8.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, manufacturing, and construction.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking lower than about 80% of similar areas in overall advantage. It is particularly challenged in terms of access to money and resources.

With only 2 recorded offences per 100,000 people, crime levels are among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 86.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to health services and groceries, both of which are far above the state average.