3765, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 19.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.9% born here. This results in a far lower percentage of overseas-born residents compared to the Victorian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the population. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (53.5%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, rising 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 21.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a growing trend, with the same figure rising 6.1 points since 2011.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 27% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,381, which is a little above the national figure.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 32.5% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Providing general unpaid care is also much more common here than in most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area has a very low rate of one-parent families and people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 87.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.5%, while 36.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are the main way to get around, but 22.8% of people now work from home, a huge jump from 2011. Very few people use public transport for commuting, despite the area having more routes and stops than most similar places.

The population is very stable, with a far lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other areas.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is much lower than most areas. Construction and health care are the most common industries for those working.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the terrain is much steeper than the Victorian average, with a mean slope of 10.6%.