3321, VIC

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age of 38 is lower than in most similar areas, while those aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Scottish, and Irish heritage are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 48.8%, which is well above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 21 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing 11 points since 2011 to 24.2%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

This is a high-earning community where the typical weekly household income of $2,146 is a little above the national figure. Since 2011, typical household incomes have risen by $836, and 29% of homes now earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here; 35.9% of people care for children unpaid and 29% do significant housework, both of which are well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011.

Large households are the norm, with 3.0 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up 70.3% of families, while very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 93.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at only 5.8%, far below the state and national figures.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 99.3% of homes owning a vehicle and virtually no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is relatively common, with 20.7% of the workforce doing so.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most of the state. However, recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 8.2% since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 70.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, and many residents work in construction or agriculture.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and access to money and resources, scoring 8 and 10 respectively on a 10-point scale. This places it ahead of about 80% of similar areas.

Crime is infrequent, with recorded offences and theft rates being lower than in most similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.6. Most residents live far from health services, groceries, and public transport, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of these amenities.