3225, VIC

The population has grown 39% since 2011, yet it remains far older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up just 11.6% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 11.3%, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community, which is far above the national average. Only 0.3% of people speak little or no English.

About 43.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

This is a highly educated area where 37.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical personal weekly income is $816, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, 20.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a significant increase since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.1%.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.8% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

Homes are typically smaller in occupancy, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 31% of households.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 58.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than in other areas, at only 13.6%.

Most people rely on cars, and 30.5% work from home, which is well above the national average. While there are many bus stops, only 0.5% of people use public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.4%. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%, well below the national average.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in the high levels of education and job skills among residents.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is far below the state average for walkability to groceries and health services.