3852, VIC

This is a very young area with a typical age of 24, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 and those aged 65 and over are both far below the state and national levels, with no seniors living here at all.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 95.7% of people using it at home. Only 3.3% of residents use another language, which is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

A large majority of people here—67.6%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 38.7%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 60.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most of these qualifications are in engineering, management, and the sciences.

Typical personal weekly incomes are far above the national figure, reaching $1,533. Family incomes are also very high at $4,250 per week, though no households earn more than $3,000 weekly.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 7.6% of people, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

An extraordinary 90.3% of people have served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure of 2.8%. Conversely, the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. This is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house. Rent is remarkably low at a typical $75 per week, and typical home-loan payments are also far below the national average at $737 per month.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 59.4% of people walk to work, while 13% drive.

The community is highly transient, with 92.8% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Employment rates are very high, with 97.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Almost all residents work in public administration and safety.

While most homes are within walking distance of a park or health service, there are no groceries or schools nearby. The walkability score is 3.1, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent.