3926, VIC

The community is significantly older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.3% of the population. This figure has risen by 7.0 percentage points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%, and very few residents report speaking little or no English.

A majority of the community (54.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen 11 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with 27.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,304 per week, which is above the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities make up 4.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 23.1%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.7% of people providing unpaid care, among the highest for its level.

Family homes are common, with 53.8% consisting of couples with children. People are less likely to live alone here than in most other areas, at 21.9%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 88.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A striking 52.6% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.3% of people commuting by public transport. However, 28.1% of residents work from home, which is well above the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most areas, at 3.0%. About a third of the population has moved house in the last five years.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest employment groups.

The area is exceptionally advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it in the top 10% of similar areas across the country.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the Victorian average. Many homes are far from essential services, with only 24.1% within a 15-minute walk of a school.