3195, VIC

The population has grown by 9.6% since 2011 to reach 37,364 people. Residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 42, though children under 15 make up 18.7% of the community.

Born overseas, 26.0% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 18.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large number of residents report no religion at 43.1%, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national and state figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 70.0%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,745, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 33.4% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.2%) and mental health conditions (7.4%) compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care is common here, with 30.4% of people caring for children and 14.4% providing other unpaid care, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Families with children are the most common household type at 66.9%. Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household.

Housing is expensive here, with typical weekly rents at $421 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,200. Detached houses are less common than in other areas, making up 60.0% of homes.

While 32.7% of people work from home, most others commute by car. The area is well served by transit, with 98.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common, with 68.3% of adults employed, a rate well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas for its access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (97.0%) and public transport (98.0%).