3806, VIC

The population has grown by 13% since 2011 to reach 51,308 people. It is a notably young community, with a higher proportion of children than the national figure and far fewer seniors than most other similar areas.

Cultural diversity is high, with 33.8% of residents born overseas—a figure well above the national average. The most common birthplaces are Australia and India, and the population of overseas-born residents has risen by 6.6 percentage points since 2011.

People using a language other than English at home rose by 11 percentage points since 2011 to 28.3%. While this is much higher than most areas, only 3.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.5%, while 36.2% of people report no religion. This latter group has grown by 14 percentage points since 2011, though the figure remains lower than the state average.

The area is highly qualified, with 64.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults are qualified in management, commerce, or engineering.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 28.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. This high-earning trend has grown significantly, with the number of top-earning households rising by 16 percentage points since 2011.

Overall health is slightly better than the state average, with only 26.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.0% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen by 3.8 percentage points since 2011 to 11.8%.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.8% of households.

The housing stock is dominated by large homes, as 90.9% have three or more bedrooms and 89.2% are separate houses. Rent is slightly higher than the state average at $400 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,000.

Most people rely on cars or work from home, as only 1.5% commute via public transport. Working from home has seen a huge increase, rising by 22 percentage points since 2011 to 25.3%.

The area is relatively mobile, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly lower than the state average, and the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

Employment rates are high, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas for overall advantage. It scores particularly high for access to money and resources.

This is a very safe area with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas. Theft is the most common offence.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, few residents can walk to groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is slightly below the state average.