3183, VIC

This is a noticeably younger community than the state or national average, with a huge proportion of young adults aged 25 to 44. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

The population is diverse, with 31.5% born overseas—a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 21.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.

A large proportion of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national average. Judaism is also a significant faith here, representing 22% of the population.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 48.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the high number of professionals and managers living here.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,877. Over a fifth of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, a trend that has grown significantly since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and those needing daily help being much lower than in most areas. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than the national average.

Volunteer rates are well above the state average at 17.8%, although this has fallen since 2011. Fewer people here spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to most other areas.

The area is dominated by small households, with 40.4% of people living alone—far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Most people live in flats or apartments, with 64.6% of homes being of this type and very few detached houses. Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are $396.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 41.6% of the workforce doing so. While 17.4% of homes have no car, the area is highly connected, with a very short walk to public transport.

The population is highly mobile, with half of all residents having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the state average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment is strong, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is well above the national average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in the area is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.