3190, VIC

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. It is a growing community where de facto relationships have become more common, rising 4.7 points since 2011.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 30.2% of people born outside Australia. This figure has risen 3.2 points since 2011, with English, Australian and Irish being the most common ancestries.

About 20.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English remains the main language for 75.9% of the population.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 46.6%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic strength is reflected in the 73.3% of residents who completed Year 12, a 14 point increase since 2011.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $2,788. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 19 points to 31.9%.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in most areas, affecting 27.2% of residents. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition at 8.8%.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering is much less common. The number of volunteers has fallen 3.3 points since 2011.

Families with children make up 61.4% of households, but there is also a high number of people living alone, which is well above the state average.

Housing is more expensive and smaller than usual; the typical weekly rent is $430 and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,300. Separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, making up only 53.3% of homes.

Working from home is incredibly popular, with 39.0% of the workforce doing so—a massive 35 point increase since 2011. Residents enjoy a short 2-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 43.3% of people have moved house in the last five years. This is well above the Victorian average and is up 7.4 points since 2011.

Employment rates are much higher than average, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional and technical roles.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills across all similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. The walkability score of 8.7 is well above the state average.