3803, VIC

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children under 15. While the population grew 12% since 2011, the number of people in de facto relationships is among the lowest for its level.

A far higher percentage of people were born overseas here than in the rest of Victoria, reaching 53.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Indian and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.0% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest at this level.

Religious affiliation is common here; those with no religion make up only 18.4%, which is far below the state and national figures. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.7%, which is well below the national average. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas, and this figure rose 6.4 points since 2011.

Earnings are significantly lower than typical Australian levels, with a typical weekly personal income of $602. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.3%. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and mental health issues, are reported at rates slightly below the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 7.2%. There are also fewer people performing unpaid housework or caring for children compared to the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone than across Victoria.

Separate houses are common, and 84.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most similar areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with 90.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 62.8% of workers still commute by car.

About one-third of the population moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.2% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 7.8%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and manufacturing.

The area is rated as disadvantaged in most categories, scoring low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to 70% to 80% of other similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most residents living within 15 minutes of a park or grocery store. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the state average.