3438, VIC

The population is aging, with a typical age of 41 and a senior population that has risen to 18.1% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 21% of the community—which is much higher than most areas—this figure has fallen by 5.9 points over the last decade.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.3% of residents born here. This is far below the Victorian and national figures for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure at 47%. This is a significant shift for the area, as the figure has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and a high percentage of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature here; 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical family income of $2,584 per week is also much higher than in most other areas.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.9%, about the same as the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.9% of people caring for children and 27.4% doing significant housework. Both figures are much higher than most other areas.

Large family households are the norm, with 68.7% being couples with children. This is consistent with the area having 2.9 people per home, which is among the highest at this level.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 88.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 10.6%, far below the national figure, while 39.4% of homes are owned outright.

Most residents rely on cars, though 25.2% of people work from home—a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.4% of people use them to commute.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national figure.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate of 3.3% is lower than most areas. About 64% of adults are currently working or looking for work.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It also scores very high for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near public transport, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.