3934, VIC

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 23.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. While children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, this proportion has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.7% of people at home. Only 4.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the state average of 27.6%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, accounting for 49.1% of the population. This is far above the national figure and has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 62.8% of residents having completed Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than most similar areas.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,481 is much higher than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of people, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most areas.

Unpaid work is common, with 31.3% of people caring for children, well above the state average. Unpaid care for others is also higher than usual at 14.1%.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 62.6% of households are couples with children.

Homes are notably large and often owned outright, with 89.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at just 12.1%, which is far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute via public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising to 26.7% since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen significantly since 2011.

Unemployment is very low at 2.8%, much lower than most other areas. Many residents work in professional roles, with health care, construction, and education being the top industries.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is particularly high for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. Most residents live within a short walk of a park, but very few can reach groceries or health services on foot.