3198, VIC

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national averages. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and the population has grown by 7.4% since 2011.

About 20% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Celtic heritage.

Around 9.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average. Only 1.2% of people speak little or no English.

This area is much more secular than most, with 52.0% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are rising, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also climbed by 11 points since 2011 to reach 53.7%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $809, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical family incomes are around the national average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 13 points since 2011.

A higher proportion of people here live with long-term health conditions compared to most areas, including 11.6% with a mental health condition. This is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, and 13.8% of people provide some form of unpaid care. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most other areas and has fallen since 2011.

Single-person households are very common, with 33.7% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most other areas, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas. While most people live in separate houses, there are fewer three-bedroom homes than usual, and the typical weekly rent is $351.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest one. Since 2011, working from home has seen a massive increase, now reaching 22.9% of the workforce.

About 36.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011 and is well below the national average.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas, with 60.6% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many residents work in health care, construction, or professional roles.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions. While it scores well for education and job skills, it ranks lower for direct access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every household is also within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.