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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Arthurs Seat, 3936

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Updated

Desirability score

25.9/100
Below average

1120th in VIC

62% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Cycling
  • High desirability
What Arthurs Seat is known for: Green suburb, Cycling, High desirability

Suburb profile

Arthurs Seat is a practical smaller community in Mornington Peninsula, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
414
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,015
Dwelling vacancy
37.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
90 of 239
Median monthly mortgage
$2,184
Employment rate
63.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
23
Against the person
3
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
55.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
51.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+27.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage2
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary6
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • B49 Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • July 2021

  • THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    773 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, OUTBUILDING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    10 HEATH LANE ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CROSSOVER IN A ROAD ZONE
    127 FITZGERALD RISE ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    36 CLOUD STREET ARTHURS SEAT 3936Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    31 Seahaze StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLANS
    29 SEAHAZE STREET ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    740 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SWIMMING POOL, POOL FENCING, PAVING & ROCK RETAINING WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    6 Bellingham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    45 PINDARA ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • DEVELOP A DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    783 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF SIX TREES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    33 Seahaze StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO EXTEND THE DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    777 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ILLUMINATED TENNIS COURT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    740 Arthurs Seat RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS (VERANDAH) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    160 Main Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    766 ARTHURS SEAT ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936Refusal issued by a delegate
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS - RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION
    ARTHURS SEAT MAZE ARTHURS SEAT 3936In progress

  • October 2020

  • Development of a replacement dwelling and associated works
    772 Arthurs Seat RoadWithdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    772 Arthurs Seat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    ScionPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    107 SEAMISTS DRIVE ARTHURS SEAT 3936Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    20 Nestle CourtNOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A CARPORT - VICSMART
    76 Bellingham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    152 Purves RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    8 Windward CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, SHED, FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    213 PURVES ROAD ARTHURS SEAT 3936In progress

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (6)
  • Bench (4)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Eagle CafeCafe
  • Fountain (2)
  • Parking (2)
  • Picnic Table (9)
  • Brainteaser PuzzlesPlayground
  • Playground
  • Tube SlidesPlayground

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
25.9/100 — Below average
National rank
5937th in Australia
State rank
1120th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#387 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
62%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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