3331, VIC

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 36, making it much younger than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.4%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large 48.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 22 points since 2011.

Typical education levels are lower than the state average, with 49.4% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.9%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes have risen sharply, with the typical household now earning $2,059 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more per week rose 16 points since 2011 to 23.8%.

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.

Childcare is a major part of local life, with 36.1% of people providing unpaid care for children—well above the national figure of 26.3%.

The area is dominated by families, with 68.4% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people per home is 3.0, which is higher than the national average.

Homes here are typically large and detached, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 10.6%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 98.9% of homes own at least one vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.4% of people using it to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Local employment is strong, with 67.8% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national average. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 2.8%.

The area is rated as having high access to money and resources, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage compared to all other areas.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average of 6.4. Only 33% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.