3192, VIC

The population has grown to 24,129 people and is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. About 18.6% of people are seniors, and 18% are children under 15.

This is a diverse area where 30.2% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While this is a little above the national figure, it remains well below the Victorian average.

The community is increasingly secular, with the share of people reporting no religion rising by 19 points since 2011 to reach 43.6%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are very high, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 68.8% having finished Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.

The area is wealthy, with typical family incomes reaching $2,545 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 18 points.

About 27.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas and have fallen since 2011. Conversely, 28.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national average.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.4 people per home. About 28.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is expensive and less spacious than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $430 and a typical mortgage payment of $2,200. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common, with 34.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-serviced by public transport, boasting 137 stops.

The community is fairly mobile, as 38.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is active and highly skilled, with 65.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills.

The community is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, far exceeding the state average.