3357, VIC

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, it is also home to many children, with 21.6% under age 15, which is well above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.7%.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the population. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents report no religion at 49.5%, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the professional workforce.

Weekly typical family incomes are $2,216, which is slightly higher than the state average. The area is notably affluent, with 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a rise of 17 points since 2011.

About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Community involvement is high, with 22.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There are also very high rates of unpaid care for children and housework compared to the rest of the state.

Families with children make up 60.9% of households, and homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, which make up 96.6% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 46.9% of homes owned outright, far exceeding the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 58.9% driving to work and only 2.4% of homes without a vehicle. While 20.5% work from home, public transport use is very low at 1%.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of recent overseas arrivals (5.5%) than the national average. Movement into the area has also fallen slightly since 2011.

The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 2.5%. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in education, health, and construction.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It scores particularly high for education and job skills, placing it in the top 10% of similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.0, which is well below the Victorian average. While most residents live within a short walk of a park, fewer have easy walking access to schools or groceries.