3441, VIC

The area is far older than the typical Australian community, with 23.0% of residents aged 65 and over. While 19.0% of the population are children under 15, the typical resident is 48, which is 10 years older than the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas has fallen slightly since 2011 to 17.4%.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, sitting at just 4.1%.

A majority of residents (54.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 23 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 70.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,021. About 42.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 26 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with only 2.6% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 23.9% volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework.

Families are common here, with 60.0% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are much less common than in the rest of the state, at only 17.3%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 88.9% of properties having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.0%, while 43.7% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 99.2% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is very common at 37.1%, which helps explain why almost no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than elsewhere.

The job market is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in professional and technical services.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with the highest possible scores for access to money, resources, education, and job skills.

The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.