3930, VIC

The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 22.3% of residents aged 65 or over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 20.5% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are most commonly from England, New Zealand, or South Africa. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen slightly since 2011 to 22.3%.

English is the dominant language, with 90.6% of people using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of people report having no religion, making up 49.2% of the community. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. More than 70% of residents have completed Year 12, a result far above the national average.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as typical weekly household income is $2,547, which is well above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues compared to most other areas. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common, with 33.4% of people caring for children and 27.2% doing significant housework, both of which are well above national levels. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very low number of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by large, detached houses, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, and 45.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Working from home is very common at 34.5%, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the low 0.7% of people who commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is mostly in professional or managerial roles, with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. However, the proportion of full-time employment is lower than in most other areas.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country across all measures, including access to resources and job skills. Its overall advantage score is well above the national average.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs. Far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.