3179, VIC

The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population, the number of seniors has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 15.6%.

People born overseas make up 40.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is seen in the ancestry data, with Chinese and Indian heritage following Australian and English as the most common.

Consistent with its high overseas-born population, 37.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 42.3%, while 35% of people report no religion. This figure is well below the national average, although it has risen by 13 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,965, which is much higher than most areas. High earners are common here, with 24.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

While 28% of people provide unpaid childcare—a rate higher than most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than the national figure and have fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Because of this, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 96.3% being separate dwellings and 94% having three or more bedrooms. Consequently, monthly home loan payments and weekly rents are much higher than in most areas.

Public transport access is exceptional, with a very short walk to the nearest stop and a high number of bus routes. Despite this, 56% of workers still commute by car.

The community is relatively stable, as 30.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Professional roles are common, and 23.5% of the workforce now works from home.

This area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas for its overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is relatively safe, with 16 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 93.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or a school.