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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Mornington, 3931

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

69.7/100
Good

Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Tourism
  • Schools hub
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Cafés
What Mornington is known for: Tourism, Schools hub, Top transport, Parks, Cafés

Suburb profile

Life in Mornington revolves around the coast, with the feel of a larger suburb that never strays far from the water. The beach sets the tone, while nearby towns and coastal pockets add variety without a long journey. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.

Population

Population
25,759
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,451
Dwelling vacancy
9.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,090 of 11,566
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
51%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
687 / 1,175 / 1,107

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)
1,778
Against the person
277
Against property
1,022
Rate per 1,000 residents
69
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 93 residents
State safety percentile
61.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage138
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle217
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store167
  • B49 Other Theft127
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order220

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,040
  • Benton Junior CollegePrimary
  • Mornington Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mornington Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mornington Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Mornington Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Padua CollegeSecondary
  • St Macartan's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

146 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Fitzgerald St/Robertson Dr
  • Hardy St/Robertson Dr
  • Oakbank Rd/Nepean Hwy
  • Peninsula Home SC/Nepean Hwy
  • Taranna St/Bungower Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

18 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 13/06/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, CROMWELL STREET12 Jun 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 13/06/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STOCKDALE ROAD, CROMWELL STREET12 Jun 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, OAKBANK ROAD30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

462 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    12 OLIVE STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHOP ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS, ERECTION OF SIGNAGE, AN ON-PREMISES LIQUOR LICENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3/10-14 MAIN STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OF USE: SHOP `HAIRDRESSER¿
    1B BENNETTS ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Withdrawn
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    7 RIORDAN COURT MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • EXTENSION TO FIRST FLOOR DECK
    10 STRACHANS ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Lapsed
  • THE SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND INTO TWO (2) LOTS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) DWELLINGS, AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    51 CARNOUSTIE GROVE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    1010-1012 NEPEAN HIGHWAY MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DETACHED CARPORT - VICSMART
    7 MARCHINGTON AVENUE MORNINGTON 3931Lapsed
  • DEVELOPMENT OF SEVEN DWELLINGS
    259 DUNNS ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Lapsed
  • REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    16 BALCOMBE STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • WITHDRAWN
    7 MARCHINGTON AVENUE MORNINGTON 3931Withdrawn
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    40 BAYVIEW ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MEDICAL CENTRE, CREATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A TRANSPORT ZONE 2, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    943 NEPEAN HIGHWAY MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION, ALTERATIONS TO ACCESS TO A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1, AND REMOVAL OF TREES GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    644 ESPLANADE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    20 SWANSEA GROVE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON A ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO 8 FREEMANS ROAD MOUNT ELIZA GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF EIGHT DWELLINGS AND ONE SHOP, REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF CAR PARKING SPACES REQUIRED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    13 WOOD STREET MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DECK AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1 FRONTAGE WAY MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • USE OF THE LAND FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR (IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EXISTING FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES) GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    GROUND FLOOR MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND WORKS (MAINTENANCE SHED) TO THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
    431 RACECOURSE ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ERECT A PROMOTION SIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    63C BARKLY STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • INSTALLATION OF SEAGULL NETTING SYSTEM ON ROOF OF BUILDING
    9-11 MAIN STREET MORNINGTON 3931No permit required
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL (TWO TREES) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    17 MITCHELL STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING, CREATION/ALTERATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE IN A TRANSPORT ZONE 2 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    888A NEPEAN HIGHWAY MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    22 TI-TREE GROVE MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF THREE DWELLINGS ON A LOT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    73 TANTI AVENUE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CARWASH AND ASSOCIATED WORKS, INCLUDING SIGNAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2 PENTECOST ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    26 JOHNS ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL THREE TREES FROM NATURE STRIP
    MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS MORNINGTON 3931No permit required
  • AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION (2 LOTS) AND CONSTRUCT A DWELLING ON NEW LOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1/11 BRENT STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE THE LAND TO SELL AND CONSUME LIQUOR (CAFE/RESTAURANT LICENSE) GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    GRUMPY PAPAS MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    32 SWANSEA GROVE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    51 DAVA DRIVE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH A SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    PADUA COLLEGE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A DWELLING, FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    17 WEBB STREET MORNINGTON 3931NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    127 BARKLY STREET MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR CAR SALES, SERVICING AND REPAIRS, VARIATION TO THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF CLAUSE 52.06 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    171 MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VARIATION TO CAR PARK REQUIREMENT
    LEVEL 1 MORNINGTON 3931Withdrawn
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART
    12 MOONA AVENUE MORNINGTON 3931Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

137 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Bbq
  • Forty WinksBed

    1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington

  • SnoozeBed
  • Bench (2)
  • Bicycle Superstore MorningtonBicycle

    Unit 1 1002 Nepean Highway, Mornington

  • Mornington CyclesBicycle
  • Sealy’s Cycle and FitnessBicycle
  • The Bicycle CompanyBicycle

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

Parks & reserves

48 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Adelaide ReservePark
  • Alameda ReservePark
  • Apex ParkPark
  • Beleura ParkPark
  • Civic ReservePark
  • D.R. Morell ReservePark
  • Dallas Brooks ParkPark
  • Elizabeth ReservePark
  • Elsie Dorrington ReservePark
  • Flinders ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
28
Emergency department
On site
  • Alternativealternative
  • Amplifion MorningtonMain Streetaudiologist
  • Audika Hearing Clinic MorningtonMain Streetaudiologist
  • Beleura Private HospitalNepean Highwayhospital
  • Better Rehab - MorningtonMain Streetoccupational_therapist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Clinicclinic
  • Everyday Independence PeninsulaBlamey Placeoccupational_therapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • BELEURANH0319
  • COMBE MARTINNH1900
  • JAPANESE TEA HOUSENH2203

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Explorers Early LearningStrachans Roadchildcare
  • The Herd Intergenerational Learning CentreTanti Avenuechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
99
Parks (OSM)
74

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
69.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
168th in Australia
State rank
42nd in VIC
Peer rank
#7 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#11 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime138
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime217
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime167
  • B49 Other Theftcrime127
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime220
  • Explorers Early LearningchildcareStrachans Roadchildcare
  • The Herd Intergenerational Learning CentrechildcareTanti Avenuechildcare
  • BELEURAheritageNH0319
  • COMBE MARTINheritageNH1900
  • JAPANESE TEA HOUSEheritageNH2203

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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