3337, VIC

This is a young community where 23.3% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 34, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 26.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This figure rose 6.6 percentage points since 2011.

Language diversity is high, with 24.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This has increased by 9.6 percentage points since 2011, and 3.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is less common here than in the rest of the state, with 34.5% of people reporting no religion, although this figure rose 11 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than the national figure, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

Incomes are lower than the state average, with a typical family earning $1,676 a week. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, as 10.6% of people have a mental health condition and 7.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 30.2% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Conversely, only 7.8% of residents volunteer.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 20.8% of households, which is among the highest at this level.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.2% having three or more bedrooms and 91.6% being separate houses. Renting is more common than in most areas, at 26.7%.

Most people rely on cars, with 62.1% driving to work. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take up to 46 minutes, which is much higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 10.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage and education and job skills compared to similar areas.

While most homes are near parks and public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries or health services, giving it a 'somewhat walkable' score of 4.4.