3336, VIC

This is a very young area where the typical resident is 31, noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 29.7% of the population, which is far above the national average.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 46.8% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Filipino ancestry are particularly prominent in the community.

Language diversity is high, with 57.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than elsewhere, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Hinduism are the most common faiths.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 77.6%.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,328. Nearly 29% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 14.5% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. The need for help with daily activities is also much lower than most areas.

Childcare is a primary focus here, as 41.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is well below the national figure.

Homes are notably large, with an average of 3.4 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and the typical monthly payment of $2,150 is much higher than in most areas.

Car dependence is high, as 52.8% of homes have two vehicles and only 1.2% have none. While 23% of people work from home, public transport use is limited by a 22-minute average walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen huge movement recently, with 74% of residents arriving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage is larger than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, very few can reach health services or groceries on foot.