3205, VIC

The population has grown 24% since 2011 to 11,548 people. It is a relatively young adult community, with 39% aged between 25 and 44, and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships (19.1%), which is well above the national figure.

Born overseas make up 35.3% of the community, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and this international profile has risen slightly since 2011.

About 23.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, though 70.3% of the population speaks only English.

Nearly half the population (49.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has seen a significant increase, rising 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 50.2% of adults holding a university degree and 76.9% having completed Year 12. This far exceeds both state and national averages.

Typical weekly family incomes are $3,073, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 27.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are a little less common than in most of Australia, though 9.8% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children (17.9%) and housework (14.6%) are both well below the national average. Volunteering has fallen slightly since 2011 to 15.2%.

The area is dominated by small households, with a typical size of 1.9 people. This is driven by a very high number of people living alone—43.1% of all homes.

Most residents live in flats or apartments, and 54.9% of households rent, which is far above the national average. Detached houses are rare, making up only 4.7% of dwellings.

Nearly half of workers (46.9%) work from home, and 23.4% of homes have no car, which is far above the national figure. The area is highly connected, with most people using trams or walking.

The community is highly mobile, with 53.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.3% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, and the workforce is heavily concentrated in professional and technical roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country overall, specifically excelling in education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools, and public transport.