Research

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the state and national averages. It is a family-oriented area where 18.1% of people are children, which is about the same as the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. While 14.1% of residents were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. About 6.7% of people use another language at home, which is more common than in similar areas but far below the state average.

More than half of residents (52.2%) report having no religion. This is far above the national and state figures, where the typical proportion is around 39%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the professional nature of the local workforce.

Incomes here are among the highest for this level, with 44.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the state and national averages.

Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities compared to the state average. About 27.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 17.9% providing unpaid care and 31.4% caring for children, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 8 years, and they earn much higher incomes than those in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (70.4%) and very few people living alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 92.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high—45.4% of homes are owned outright—while renting is much lower than across the state.

Most people rely on cars, although 31.8% work from home, which is far above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops, but very few people use them for commuting.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national trends.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (69.0%), which is well above the state average. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.