3767, VIC

This is an older community where the typical resident is 45, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

While 19% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national and state figures. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritage groups.

English is the dominant language, with only 5.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A striking 59.6% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 66.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 27.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical family weekly income is $2,369, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, though the percentage of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 22% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas, and fewer people live alone.

The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at just 9.2%, while 40.7% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport, and only 1.1% of homes have no vehicle. However, 29.8% of people work from home, a figure well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most other areas.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with professionals and managers making up the most common occupations. Education and health are the primary industries.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is poorly served for groceries and health services. The terrain is also much steeper than the state average.