3232, VIC

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 56 and a high proportion of seniors at 33.5%. Since 2011, the population has grown by 27% to reach 1,327 people, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 10.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.6% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 81.8% of the community. While 8.7% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half the population (49.6%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number of non-religious residents rising by 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to 63.4%.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly personal income reaching $893. High earners are common, as 14.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by only 6.0% of residents, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are around the middle for its level, with arthritis being the most common.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.7% of people volunteering—far above the state and national figures. However, the share of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which at 34.9% is much higher than in most areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 52.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 85.5% of dwellings, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average at $2,167.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. However, working from home is common, accounting for 20.9% of commuters.

The community has seen significant movement, with 45.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, making up 23.6% of the population.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.0%. However, the share of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average, likely reflecting the large number of retirees.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is larger than about 80% of similar areas, supported by high levels of education and job skills.

The terrain is quite steep, with a slope far above the state average. While most homes are near a park, walkability is generally lower than in the rest of Victoria, particularly for access to health services and public transport.