3338, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 31. Children under 15 make up 27.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average and one that has risen since 2011.

Overseas-born residents make up 35.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011, with India being the most common birthplace outside of Australia.

Language diversity is very high, as 36.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average and is driven by a significant Punjabi and Hindi speaking population.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 28.5% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.9%.

The community is becoming more qualified, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 11 percentage points since 2011 to reach 19.4%. Most residents have completed Year 12, though this is still below state levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,642, which is about the same as the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 24% affected. However, 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 33.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is low at 8.1%, which is well below the state figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This reflects the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.2% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.8% of homes being detached and 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. Very few residents own their homes outright compared to the state average.

Cars are essential for most, as 60% of people drive to work and only 2.7% use public transport. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The community is highly mobile, with 52.9% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 15.7% of the population.

More people here are employed full-time (62.3%) than in the rest of the country. However, the unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, with a score of 935 compared to the national average of 1,000. It is particularly noted as having lower job skills and education levels than similar areas.

Walking to basic needs is difficult, as the walkability score is well below the state average. While almost everyone lives near a park, far fewer people can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.