Officer

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 25% of the population. Seniors are far less common here, as those aged 65 and over account for only 6.9% of residents.

A strong international presence is evident, with 34.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 9.4%.

Language diversity is high, with 31.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Australian average, though only 2.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is more common here than in many similar areas, as those reporting no religion (36%) are a little below the national figure. Hinduism (6.6%) and Islam (5.3%) both have a notable presence.

Residents are well qualified, with 68.8% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 28.1% of adults.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,125 a week. This is a little above the Victorian average of $1,759.

The community is generally healthy, as those with a long-term health condition (22.3%) are well below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people (3.2%) need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children (36.6%), which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 9.5%.

The First Nations community is small, with 88 people. While the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 18.2%, typical personal income for First Nations people is also well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of families.

Detached houses are the norm, with 94.6% of homes being separate houses, and 92.7% having three or more bedrooms. Very few homes (13.3%) are owned outright, while 57% are held with a mortgage.

Most people rely on cars, with 57.7% driving to work and only 2% using public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar places.

The suburb has seen massive movement, with 71.5% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 13.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is far more common here than nationally, at 74.8%. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 64.1%.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but access to health services and groceries is well below the Victorian average.