3194, VIC

The area is older than the state and national figures, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. While the total population grew 13% since 2011 to 13,221 people, the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national average.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most similar areas, with 28.9% of people born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

Nearly 20% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While English remains dominant, Greek and Mandarin are the most common other languages spoken.

A large majority of residents identify with no religion, at 45.3%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has shifted significantly, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 21 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Most residents finished Year 12, and the area has a very high number of schools and student enrolments.

Typical weekly family income is $2,604, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here; 28% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common than the national average, affecting 29.1% of people. About 9% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Unpaid care for others is more common than in most similar areas, with 14.5% of people providing such support. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 and is now much lower than in most similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 33.1% of people live alone—well above the national figure. This contributes to a lower average household size of 2.3 people, which is slightly below the state average.

The housing mix is unusual, with separate houses being far less common than the national average. Renting is more frequent than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are $392, which is higher than most areas.

Working from home is very common at 35%, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with more stops and higher departure rates than most other similar regions.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011 to 11.5%.

Job prospects are strong, with 66.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents are professionals or managers, and full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by exceptionally high levels of education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This high walkability score of 8.4 is well above the state average.