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VIC · Moyne Council

Mortlake, 3272

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,521

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.7%

Median age

49

Median income

$984/wk

Employment rate

48.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$375,000

Languages at home

3%non-English

Most common: Filipino, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37.8/100
Below average

815th in VIC

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Mortlake is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Mortlake is a quieter smaller community in Moyne Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mortlake snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$375k

+15% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,521

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#156

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

66th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

57th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

43rd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
37.8/100 — Below average
National rank
4157th in Australia
State rank
815th in VIC
Peer rank
#156 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#351 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$375,000
Median price change
+15.4%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,521(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +3.7% over 5 years · 57th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+3.7%
Change in 1 year
+9
Change in 5 years
+54
Growth rank in VIC
57th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,550), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,477
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$984
Dwelling vacancy
12.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
89 of 694
Median monthly mortgage
$932
Employment rate
48.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
593 / 14 / 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 · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
117
Against the person
26
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
76.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 57 residents
State safety percentile
66.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+19.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage12
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle11
  • C32 Drug Possession7
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offences15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order16

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
991.5
Median ICSEA percentile
43th
School list
  • Mortlake P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 957 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 191 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • St Colman's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Mortlake District Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • DC Farren Oval/Boorook St
  • Webster St/Dunlop St
  • Webster St/Dunlop St
  • Webster St/Dunlop St
  • Webster St/Dunlop St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Centenary GrovePark
  • Market SquarePark
  • Mortlake Common Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Red Cross SquarePark
  • Tea Tree Lake ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
97
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Terang & Mortlake Health Services (21.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
38
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 11°
Rainfall
117 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
157 mm · ~20 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
211 mm · ~26 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
201 mm · ~25 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

29 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construct and display business identification signage
    107 DUNLOP STREET MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    17 HOPETOUN STREET MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a rainwater tank
    28 DUNLOP STREET MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to a building and display of business identification signage
    43 OFFICER STREET MORTLAKE 3272Withdrawn
  • Use and development of land for trade supplies and reduction in car parking
    14 SHADWELL DRIVE MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    47 KERR STREET MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling
    4251 HAMILTON HIGHWAY MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement)
    4660 Hopkins HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    126 BOUNDARY ROAD MORTLAKE 3272Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    112 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Demolition of an outbuilding and construction of an outbuilding
    96 Mill StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    70 Townsend StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Display of business identification sign
    112 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition (to remove part of verandah), external painting, buildings and works to renew verandah (including new verandah posts) and replacement of existing business identification and illuminated above-verandah signs
    122 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building
    140 Mortlake-Ararat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor and buildings and works including construction of a pergola, deck, bar building and water tanks for a restaurant and a reduction of car parking
    122 Dunlop StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct and display business identification signage
    72 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    4250 Hopkins HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to demolish and construct a fence.
    128 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed (court cover)
    28 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    Pound LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • One or more new buildings
    4660 Hopkins HighwayWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • s72 Amendment: deletion of condition 1(b) and consideration of revised development plans for endorsement under Conditions 1 & 5 and revised On-site Landscaping Plan pursuant to Condition 14.
    1154 Connewarren LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    69 Hyland StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    115 Dunlop StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with a contractors depot
    58 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works within 100m of a road zone category 1
    3947 Hamilton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct an outbuilding
    65 Cairnlea LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots, and the creation of easements
    1154 Connewarren LaneNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • AVENUE OF HONOURNH2342
  • CHIMNEY, BLUESTONE MILLNH0323

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 37.3 km away).

Coalition 69.8%Labor 30.2%

8.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +30.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MortlakeLabor 30.6% · Coalition 69.4% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • NooratLabor 22.6% · Coalition 77.4% TPP (2025)18.9 km away
  • TerangLabor 29.4% · Coalition 70.6% TPP (2025)23.1 km away
  • PurnimLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)29.1 km away
  • PanmureLabor 23.1% · Coalition 76.9% TPP (2025)31.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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