3335, VIC

This is a remarkably young community, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population—well above the national figure. Seniors are far less common here than in the rest of Victoria, while de facto relationships have become more frequent since 2011.

The area is highly diverse, with 45.3% of people born overseas, which is far above the national average. India is the most common birthplace outside Australia, followed by the Philippines.

More than half of all residents (51.0%) use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state and national averages. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 41.8% identifying as Christian. Only 20.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 66.3% of residents having completed Year 12 and 27.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,876, which is higher than most similar areas. Personal incomes are also much higher than typical, with a weekly average of $910.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues. Only 3.5% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.5% of people caring for children, though volunteering is well below the national figure at 6.5%.

Homes tend to be larger, averaging 2.8 people per dwelling, which is higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.1% of households.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is far below the national average, as 56.3% of homes are held with a mortgage.

Most people rely on cars, though working from home is common for 18.6% of the workforce. Public transport use is higher than in many similar areas, despite very long walks to the nearest stops.

The population is highly mobile, with 77.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. This volatility is linked to a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 16.2% of the community.

A high proportion of adults (70.5%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area sits above the national average for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. This reflects better than average access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. While 80.8% of homes are near a park, very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.