3752, VIC

The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 36 and a children's population that is much higher than most similar areas. Seniors make up only 10.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

A strong international influence is evident, as 31.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian, with Indian ancestry also featuring prominently.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian average. Italian, Arabic, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Faith remains common here, as 56.4% of people identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 24.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, and 65.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. One in four adults holds a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen by 8.8 percentage points since 2011.

Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income at $2,249. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a significant increase from 8.5% in 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with 23.9% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.8% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.7% of people caring for children, though overall volunteering rates are among the lowest for similar areas at 8.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 70.7% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Large houses dominate the landscape, with 90.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While most people own their home, the typical weekly rent of $390 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are essential for most, as 57.5% of workers drive to work and only 2.5% of homes have no vehicle. However, working from home has become much more common, rising to 20.8% since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.1% of the community.

Employment rates are high, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are healthcare, construction, and retail.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score of 1,015 is higher than about 68% of all areas.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport, with 99.8% near a park. However, the area is less walkable for essentials, as only 53.1% of homes are within 15 minutes of health services.