3807, VIC

The area has a young feel, with 19.2% of people under 15, which is higher than most areas. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is 13.1%, well below the national figure of 17.2%.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but still well below the Victorian average of 30%. Most people identify with English (39.2%) or Australian (36.9%) ancestry.

English is the main language for 85.6% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 11.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas but far below the state average.

A large number of residents report no religion at 42.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when it was 24.3%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most areas, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 58.9% since 2011.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with 32.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical personal weekly income is $889, which is higher than the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 27.2% having a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities, slightly below the state average.

Family life is a priority here, as 30.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen to 13.7% since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 70.9% of all households.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 89.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and only 15.8% of the community rents.

Most people rely on cars, and very few (1.4%) commute via public transport. A significant 23.8% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from just 4.2% in 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.8% of the population.

The local workforce is very active, with 70.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, and many residents work in construction or health care.

This is an area of significant advantage, scoring 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of all other areas.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1 and a high number of amenities within reach. While 92.8% of homes are near a park, only 51.4% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.