3216, VIC

The population has grown to 60,123 people and is about the same age as the national average, with a typical resident aged 38. Seniors make up 19.5% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 17.9% of the population, a figure that rose 3.5 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the area is more overseas-born than most similar places.

English is the main language for 84.7% of residents, but those using another language at home have risen to 11.6%. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 45.3%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number rose 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen 12 points since 2011.

Incomes have risen since 2011, and the typical household now earns $1,724 a week. Around 21.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.8%. However, the proportion of residents who volunteer has fallen 5.3 points since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 59.2% of households, and the typical home contains 2.5 people. About 27.1% of residents live alone.

Separate houses are very common at 84.4%, and 78.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 35.1% of homes are owned outright, renting has become more common, rising to 26.0% since 2011.

Most people drive to work, but 19.5% now work from home, a huge increase from 3.3% in 2011. Public transport use is low at 1.4%, though 95% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.6%.

Professionals make up 26% of the workforce, but full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 54.3%. Many residents work in health care, education, or retail.

This is an advantaged area, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This puts it ahead of about 80% of similar areas, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 80.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and most are near health services and schools.