3202, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, a much higher share than in most areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 37.4% of people born abroad, well above the national figure. The most frequent ancestries are Australian, English, and Chinese.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace data, 30.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is shifting, as the number of people reporting no religion rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 38.4%. Christianity remains the most common faith at 44.3%.

This is a highly qualified community where 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 70.1% of residents finishing Year 12.

Household wealth is substantial, and the typical family earns $2,531 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. The number of households earning over $3,000 weekly rose 10 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.9% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are also well below the national figure.

Caring for children is a common activity here, with 30.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up the vast majority of families at 69.0%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 81.7% of which have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high here, with a typical weekly cost of $471, well above the state and national figures.

A huge 29.7% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from just 4.0% in 2011. While most people drive, the area has a very high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell from 16.5% in 2011 to 8.0% in 2021.

The local workforce is active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles or health care and social assistance.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is consistent with the high levels of education and job skills found here.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 91.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average. Most residents are also within a short stroll of public transport and parks.