3191, VIC

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 47 and 23.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which has fallen 4.2 percentage points since 2011.

About 25.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains a little below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84% of people. While 12% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

People with no religion make up 46.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 28.9% reported no religion.

This is a highly qualified community where 43.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.5%.

Household wealth is very high, with 39% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,376 per week is well above the national figure of $2,120.

About 6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions (7.6%) is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is strong here, with 18.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most similar areas at 27.2%.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas, at just 9.1%.

The area has few detached houses compared to the rest of the state. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $460, while monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,708.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 43.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Despite this, 6.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population, down 11 percentage points since 2011.

Professional and technical roles are the most common industry, with 15.6% of the workforce in this sector. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also reaches the highest possible score for education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools, far exceeding the Victorian average.