3186, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 48 and 24.9% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew by 9.4% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.5%.

People born overseas make up 27.4% of the population, a figure that rose 2.6 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China is the most common overseas birth country at 3.5%.

Around 15.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Victoria and Australia wide figures.

Those reporting no religion make up 41.5% of the community, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. This is slightly above the national and state figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 79.4%.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country; the typical family earns $3,778 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. This wealth is reflected in the 31.0% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.

The community reports better health than most areas, with only 6.3% of people having a mental health condition and 4.2% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 18.3%.

The area has a lower rate of one-parent families (10.0%) compared to the national figure of 14.1%. About 27.8% of people live alone, and most homes house two people.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, the area has fewer detached houses and three-bedroom homes than most other areas, and typical weekly rents are very high at $600.

Working from home is very common, with 44.9% of people doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. The area is well-served by public transport, with a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the community, although this has fallen since 2011.

The local workforce is concentrated in professional and technical roles, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% that is lower than most areas.

This area ranks among the highest in the country for overall advantage, scoring a maximum 10 for both education and job skills and general access to resources.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home also has easy walking access to schools, health services, and groceries.