3431, VIC

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population is ageing, there are still more children under 15 here than in most areas, and the total population grew to 4,390 people by 2021.

This area is much less diverse than the state average, with only 11.3% of people born overseas compared to 30% across Victoria. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well qualified, with 58.3% of residents completing Year 12. About 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are much higher than typical Australian levels, with 30.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,386 is also above the national figure.

People here are generally healthier than in other areas, with only 3.4% needing help with daily activities. However, 30.6% report a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than most people, with 31% caring for children. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Only 16.1% of people live alone, which is much lower than the state average of 25.9%.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, at just 11.5%, which is far below the national rate.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 1.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 24.6% of people work from home, public transport use is low and stops are far apart.

The community is relatively stable, with only 30.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the 40.7% national average.

The area has a very strong connection to the workforce, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.1%.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 40.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.