3214, VIC

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than both Victoria and Australia. While the population of children under 15 fell by 3.1 percentage points since 2011, the number of seniors rose by 2.2 points.

Over a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is still below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.5% of the community.

Language diversity is high, with 21.7% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 5.1 percentage points since 2011. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, and 5.6% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion now make up 41.3% of the community, a significant rise of 15 percentage points since 2011. This is slightly above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Educational attainment is far below national and state levels, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 rose 8.9 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,308, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 6.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, one of the lowest rates for its level.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 14.8% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is among the lowest in similar areas at 7.8%, falling 3.6 percentage points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also well below the state and national averages.

Household structures are unusual, with one-parent families making up 30.5% of the area—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 33% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 45.4% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses (88.6%), but the typical weekly rent of $270 is well below the national figure.

Public transport access is strong, with 129 stops and a high number of departures per 1,000 people. However, working from home is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area sees a steady flow of new residents, with 34.7% moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 16.5% of the population.

The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 9.2%, well above the national figure. Only 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below most other areas.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, as well as for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 88.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily reach a park (97.4%) or groceries (89.5%) on foot.