3181, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. It has a very low proportion of children under 15 (7.8%) and seniors, while people in de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 32.2% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 20.3% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is lower than the Victorian average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with 53.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a 21 point rise since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is far above the national average and has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Household incomes are very high, with 31.0% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income of $1,338 is far above the national figure of $805.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions (10.8%) than the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, consistent with a population of working young adults. Volunteering has also fallen since 2011 to 12.9%.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.8 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all residents (45.3%) live alone, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (59.6%) and a high rental rate of 55.5%. Very few homes have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents of $420 are higher than the state average.

A huge 44.8% of the workforce works from home, a massive increase from 2011. Many residents live without a car, and those who do commute often use trams, which make up 71.8% of public transport trips.

The population is very mobile, with 57.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.0% of the community, which is well above the national average.

A high percentage of residents are working or looking for work (73.9%), and unemployment is lower than the state average. Most people work in professional or technical roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, particularly regarding education and job skills. It holds a top-tier overall advantage score of 1,121.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools, and public transport.