Overall score
Bellerive
65.2/100
Mornington
50.5/100
Bellerive for retirees and families; Mornington for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellerive
65.2/100
Mornington
50.5/100
Crime rate
Bellerive
729.2 / 1k
Mornington
1456.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellerive
165
Mornington
82
Population
Bellerive
4,945
Mornington
2,469
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bellerive | Mornington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 729.2 / 1k | 1456.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 82 |
| Population | 4,945 | 2,469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Bellerive reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Mornington is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bellerive is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Mornington answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Bellerive sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Mornington.
Bellerive suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mornington is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.