3211, VIC

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, the proportion of seniors has risen to 14.7% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (15.6%) compared to Victoria's 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Around 13.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national figure. This includes a small number of Arabic speakers.

People with no religion make up 35.6% of the community, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011, though this remains well below the national average.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 7.3 points since 2011.

Income levels are high, with a typical household earning $2,005 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen sharply by 16 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the country, with 25.4% of residents reporting a condition. Arthritis is the most frequent long-term health issue.

About 13.2% of people provide unpaid care, and 15% of residents volunteer, which is a little above the national figure. The proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework is also higher than in Victoria.

Families tend to be larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Very few people live alone, at just 15.8%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.5% of dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 10.6%, and 44.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 98.5% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Working from home has become much more common, rising 17 points since 2011 to 24.5%.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (23.0%) is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.8%. The workforce is spread across construction, healthcare, and transport, with technicians and trades being the most common occupation.

The area ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources, reflecting its high typical incomes and home ownership rates.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.