3189, VIC

The typical resident is 39 years old, and families with children are common, with 18.6% of the population under 15. This is higher than most similar areas. About 16.8% of people are seniors, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 34.0% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian and Chinese communities.

Language diversity is high, with 28.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Greek are the most common second languages.

People with no religion make up 40.8% of the community, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. This is slightly above the state and national averages, while Christianity remains the largest religious group at 41.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the 71.0% of residents who completed Year 12, which is far above the Australian average.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly household earning $2,031, which is a little above the state and national figures. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has jumped by 20 points to 29.5%.

People with long-term health conditions are fewer here than in most similar areas, at 26.6%. About 8.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is around the middle for its level.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 29.2%. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 13.3%, having fallen 2.7 points since 2011.

Family life is central to the area, with 62.8% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.5 people per home.

The market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $431 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,300, both of which are much higher than most similar areas. Detached houses make up 76.7% of dwellings, though the share of outright home ownership has fallen since 2011.

Working from home has surged to 34.5%, far above the national figure. The area is very well served by public transport, with 60 stops and 22 routes, making it much more connected than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Job prospects are strong, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. The workforce is largely professional, with 29.8% in professional roles and 16.6% in management.

The area enjoys a very high level of overall advantage, ranking in the top 10% of all areas. This is driven by exceptional scores for education and job skills, which sit at 9 out of 10.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, and 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.