3193, VIC

The area is notably older than most, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2011 to reach 20,207 people.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 24.1% of residents were born overseas. This figure is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the Victorian average.

English is the main language for 86.5% of the community. About 10.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national averages.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 46.1%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 41.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the fact that 75.5% of people completed Year 12, which is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are very high here; 42.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income of $3,266 is also well above the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with 26.3% of people having a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.4% of people providing care, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children (29.4%).

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Only 8.1% of households are one-parent families, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 48.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also high, with a typical weekly rent of $577, which is well above the national average.

Working from home is very common at 41.3%, a figure far above the national average. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and frequent bus departures.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% that is lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals (31.6%) or managers (24.6%).

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes.