3785, VIC

The area has a young feel, as the typical resident is 39 and the number of children has risen since 2016. A striking 31.9% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, and German. The share of people born overseas has fallen to 15.9%, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

The community is notably secular, as 68.1% of people report having no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2016.

Residents are highly qualified, with 38.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 75.0% having completed Year 12. Both figures are far above the national and state averages.

Incomes are high, with a typical household earning $2,187 a week, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen since 2016.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 18.8% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2016.

Unpaid care is common, as 18.5% of people provide unpaid care and 33.3% do significant housework. However, volunteering is low at 9.3%, which is well below the national average.

Households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and no one living alone. One-parent families make up 17.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. While 33.3% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is a little above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle. Despite this, 40.6% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2016.

About 32.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas but well below the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 62.5% employed full-time. However, the unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure.

This community sits at the highest possible level for access to resources and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 1,102 is among the largest at this level.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, partly due to a mean terrain slope of 30.5% that is far above the state average. Most homes are far from health services and schools.