3184, VIC

The typical resident is 38, and the area has far fewer children and seniors than most similar places. A notable 21.4% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%.

People born overseas make up 26.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 14.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large majority of 58.0% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average and up 20 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 51.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents finished Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Typical weekly family income is $3,210, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 27.1% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest at this level. However, 9.8% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are 16.7%, which is well above the state average. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

This is an area of small households, with a typical size of 1.9 people. This is driven by the fact that 44.0% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 72.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 51.4%, and typical weekly rents of $415 are much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home is very common for 45.1% of the workforce, a massive increase from 4.4% in 2011. While 11.3% of homes have no car, the area is well served by public transport, with most people living just 3 minutes from a stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 52.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 74.7%. Most residents are employed full-time, with many working as professionals or managers.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, job skills, and education compared to all other similar areas.

The neighborhood is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport. This extreme accessibility contributes to the high number of households without a car.