3182, VIC

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a very small population of children under 15 compared to the rest of Victoria. A high number of adults are in de facto relationships, and the total population grew by 8.7% to 22,438 people since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 35.9% of people born abroad, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

About 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state average for Victoria.

A majority of residents—56.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 percentage points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, where 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national average and is reflected in the high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical personal and family incomes are well above the national figures, with the typical family earning $2,791 a week. Higher earners are common, as 21.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 12.2%.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in the rest of the state, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the area.

Living arrangements are unique, with a huge 52.2% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 1.7 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 78.1% of homes, while detached houses are very rare. Renting is the most common tenure at 59.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $381 is higher than in most areas.

The area is a hub for flexible work, with 41% of people working from home. Many residents forgo cars entirely, and 24.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average and includes a high proportion of recent overseas arrivals.

A large proportion of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, and 72.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, particularly for education and job skills, where it achieves the highest possible score.

Crime levels are low, with recorded offences and theft rates falling well below those of most similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.