3440, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. However, it has a high proportion of children under 15, at 21.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 13.2%.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of people (56.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community; 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.4%.

Incomes are very high here, with 37.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. Typical family weekly income is $2,763, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities and a lower-than-average rate of long-term health conditions.

Community spirit is high, with 23.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.8% having three or more bedrooms and 96.3% being separate houses. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 8.8% of homes.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.4% use public transport to commute. Conversely, 33.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.7% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%, though full-time employment is well below the state average at 53.7%. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, achieving the highest possible score of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks or public transport.