3809, VIC

This is a strikingly young area, with children under 15 making up 24.9% of the population—well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are rare, at just 7.5%, which is well below the Australian average of 17.2%.

The community is culturally diverse, with 34.4% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, Indian ancestry is also prominent at 9.2%.

Language diversity has grown sharply, with 31.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, up 22 points since 2011. Punjabi (4.6%) and Hindi (1.8%) are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 37.4%, while those with no religion make up 36.1%. This last group has grown by 9.6 points since 2011, though it remains a little below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 68.4% having completed Year 12—well above the national figure of 58.8%. This is reflected in the high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, which rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 28.2%.

The area is affluent, with a typical household income of $2,123 per week, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, as the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 22.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 36.4% of people providing unpaid care for children—far above the national average. However, local volunteering is among the lowest in the region at 9.6%.

Homes here are typically larger than most, averaging 2.9 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.6% of all households.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 93.6% of homes being detached and 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in many areas at 26.5%, while only 14.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as only 1.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 22.0% of people work from home—higher than most areas—those who commute mainly do so by car, with only 2.0% using public transport.

The area is highly transitional, with 72.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 64.3%.

The community sits in a position of significant advantage, ranking in the top 10% of areas for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is higher than about 75% of similar areas.

While 97% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Access to groceries and health services is far below the Victorian average for a 15-minute walk.