3750, VIC

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 30 and a very small senior population of 4.7%. Children under 15 make up 29.1% of the people, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011.

Half of all residents were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common, representing 19% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 64.4% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language at 14.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here; only 12.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.

The community is well-qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 28 points to 74%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,979, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes have also climbed, rising by $252 since 2011 to reach $843 a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 38.4% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is quite low at 5.8%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. Most are couples with children (74.6%), and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large family homes, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is very low at 11.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.9% driving to work and 80% of homes owning at least two vehicles. Public transport is limited, and the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 27 minutes.

The area has seen huge movement, with 68.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 16.9% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here (69.3%) than in most other areas. The most common industries are health care, construction, and transport.

The area ranks well for overall advantage, scoring 7 out of 10. This is supported by a relatively high level of education and job skills.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, almost no one has a health service within a 15-minute walk.