3215, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. This is especially true for seniors aged 65 and over, who make up 22.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

People born overseas make up 24.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state figure.

Language diversity is high, with 23.1% of people using a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

While 52.4% of people identify as Christian, those with no religion now make up 35.8% of the community, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011.

Education levels have climbed, with 20.8% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher and 52.7% completing Year 12, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $1,928, which is a little below the national figure. However, there has been a significant rise in prosperity since 2011, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 12 points.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11.3% living with a mental health condition.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 14% of the population. Conversely, the rate of volunteering has fallen to 12.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements vary, with 31.2% of people living alone—well above the national figure—and 16.6% of families being one-parent households, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Detached houses are far more common here than across the state. While 37.8% of homes are owned outright, the proportion of renters has risen to 29.9%.

Public transport infrastructure is a major feature, with a very high number of stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 59.8% of people still rely on a car to get to work.

The area is seeing more movement, with 39% of residents having moved in the last five years and recent overseas arrivals increasing to 11.6%.

About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with a local economy driven by health care and social assistance, as well as construction and retail.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar places, though it ranks lower for direct access to money and resources.

This is a very walkable area, with 97.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed' and nearly everyone living within 15 minutes of a park.