3328, VIC

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and children under 15 making up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the social structure, as de facto relationships have risen to 16.7%, far higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 85.1% of the population born here. This is far below the Victorian and national averages, and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 10%.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 54.6%, report having no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is quite affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $2,294, which is higher than most similar areas. High earners are common, as 25.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. However, 9.4% of people report a mental health condition, a figure higher than the national average.

Domestic life is a focus here, with 34.4% of people caring for children unpaid and 30.8% doing significant housework, both of which are among the highest rates for this level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.2% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 99.4% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 92.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at only 5.3%.

Cars are essential, as there are zero public transport stops and 99.6% of homes own a vehicle. Most people drive to work, although working from home has risen to 14.4% since 2011.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job seekers find it easy to work, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%. Those who are working are often in healthcare, construction, or education.

The area ranks as very advantaged, particularly in its access to money and resources, which is among the highest for its level.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport or health services, and only 17.5% are near groceries.