3185, VIC

The population is largely made up of young and middle-aged adults, with the typical resident being 38. It is a community with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

About 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is a little above the Australian average and has remained steady since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While English is the main language for 76% of people, 20% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it is well below the Victorian average.

The area has seen a significant shift away from organised religion, with those reporting no religion rising 17 points since 2011 to 44.2%. This is well above the national figure.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 50.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest in the country at 82.2%.

Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure at $3,177. A third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a trend that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy better health than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state at 16.7%. However, fewer people spend time on unpaid housework compared to the national average.

Many residents live alone, with 34.7% of households being single-person homes, which is well above the state average. Typical households are smaller than usual, averaging 2.3 people.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with very few large homes. Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Work-from-home habits are among the highest in the country at 44.3%. The area is very well connected, with 11.1% of homes having no car and a very short walk to public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 44% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 16.3% of the population, which is higher than the national average.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 70.5% of adults active in the labour market. Most residents work in professional or managerial roles.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, and health service.