3753, VIC

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged just 32 and children making up 27.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the rest of the state, at only 6.5%.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 24.3% of people born outside Australia, though this is well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Irish and Indian.

Language diversity is high, as 26.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 35.0% reporting no religion, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels have risen, with 60.4% of residents completing Year 12. While 19.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average.

Household wealth is high, with 27.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $978, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 20.4% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.0% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 39.1% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is quite low at 7.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.6% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.6% of homes being detached. Most are large, as 96.5% have three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is very high, with 99% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Very few people use public transport to get to work, at just 0.7%.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 57.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure.

The workforce is strong, with 72.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.6%.

The community is quite prosperous, with an overall advantage score of 1,020, which is higher than about 70% of all areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.