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3206, VIC
4 km²
A massive gap in wealth and education separates postcode 3206 from the rest of the state. This professional hub is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a highly affluent community where over half of adults hold a university degree, which helps explain why typical incomes are so much higher than across Australia. The area is defined by its high-density living and a remarkably walkable urban design.
3206, VIC's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably older than most, with 21% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 46, which is 8 years older than the usual Australian.
People born overseas make up 25.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though Greek ancestry is also significant at 9.5%.
About 18% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek is the most common second language at 7.2%.
A large number of people report having no religion, at 46.6%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area, with 51.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 78.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,659, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. High earners are common here, with 33.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 25.3% having a long-term health condition, slightly below the national average.
Participation in unpaid work is high, with 15.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most areas.
The area has a high number of single-person households, with 32% of people living alone. This is well above the national average of 25.6%.
Townhouses and flats dominate the landscape, as separate houses make up only 17.3% of homes. Typical weekly rents are $600, which is far above the national figure.
Working from home is incredibly common at 47.7%, far above the national rate. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14% of the community.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas at 63.2%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in technical and health fields.
The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for both overall advantage and job skills.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, parks, and schools.
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