3437, VIC

Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and while the population is growing, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 15.9% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with 47.1% of people reporting no religion—a rise of 20 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 61.7% of residents, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with 34.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family income of $2,671 is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 4.4% needing help with daily activities. This is slightly below the state and national figures.

Family life is a priority, as 33.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is among the highest for this level. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 66.6% of families.

Living in a separate house is the norm for 90.0% of residents. Large homes are common, with 91.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, and 25.5% of people work from home. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.6%.

The population is relatively stable, though 35.5% of people have moved in the last five years. There has been a sharp fall in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

The workforce is active, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professionals, technicians, and managers are the most common occupations.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all other areas. It ranks among the highest for access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. Only 26.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.