3754, VIC

This is a young community where 26.9% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 8.0% of the population, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

People born overseas make up 27.0% of the population, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a significant Indian presence at 7.9%.

Language diversity has increased sharply, with 28.1% of people using a language other than English at home, up 15 points since 2011. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 35.6% of residents reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 65.9% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 25.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with the typical household earning $2,086 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly personal income is also higher than usual at $903.

The community is generally healthy, as those with a long-term health condition make up 23.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Caring for children is very common here, with 39.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national rate of 26.3%. However, volunteering is quite low at 9.8%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a very high 69.7% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 94.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people mortgage their homes, and very few—only 16.8%—own theirs outright.

Cars are essential for most, as only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 21.9% of people now work from home, very few use public transport for their daily commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.7% of residents moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the community.

Employment rates are among the highest for this level, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is 1,018, which is above the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though access to groceries and health services is lower than the state average. The overall walkability score is 6.0, which is considered very walkable.