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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Sorrento, 3943

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,083

Growth (1 yr)

+1.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

64

Median income

$1,658/wk

Employment rate

40.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,848,800

Languages at home

4.7%non-English

Most common: Italian, German, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

59.7/100
Good

Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
What Sorrento is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, High desirability, Green suburb, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Sorrento is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and ferries cover longer journeys across the metro area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by schools and education, plus growth momentum relative to similar coastal suburbs.

At a glance

Sorrento snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.85M

+2.7% change

Median rent

$595/wk

Population (ERP)

2,083

+1.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

70.9%

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

#13

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

61st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

85th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

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
59.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1051st in Australia
State rank
292nd in VIC
Peer rank
#13 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#39 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$595
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,848,800
Median price change
+2.7%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

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

2,083(June 2025)

+1.8% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 85th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.8%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+36
Change in 5 years
+94
Growth rank in VIC
85th 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 (~2,250), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,013
Median age
64
Median household income / week
$1,658
Dwelling vacancy
70.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
2,045 of 2,883
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
40.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
814 / 9 / 16

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
139
Against the person
30
Against property
77
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State safety percentile
60.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-39.8%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault9
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
  • B49 Other Theft21
  • 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)
1,056.5
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • Sorrento Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1050 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 280 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 128 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

43 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hurstwood Rd/Hotham Rd
  • Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd
  • Ocean Beach Rd/Kerferd Ave
  • Oxford Rd/Hotham Rd
  • Sorrento Tennis Club/Melbourne Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

186 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

11 restaurants · 4 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options — 24 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 43 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.99
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
11.92
Parks per 1,000 residents
4.47
Food & drink(24)
  • Brumby's BakeriesBakery
  • Ocean Beach PavilionBar
  • All Smiles - Sorrento Ocean BeachCafe

    250 Ocean Beach Road

  • Cafe Lu PortCafe
  • SandarneCafe
  • Stringers CafeCafe

    2 - 8 Ocean Beach Road

  • Chopsti Noodle BarFast food
  • Fast food
  • Fish FetishFast food
  • Jags KebabsFast food
  • Happy Fays SorrentoPub
  • Sorrento HotelPub
  • The Continental HotelPub

    21 Ocean Beach Road

  • Bistro ElbaRestaurant
  • BuckleysRestaurant
  • Itali.co SorrentoRestaurant
  • LoquatRestaurant
  • Morgan'sRestaurant
  • Patrick's CornerRestaurant
  • Rusty's Cafe Bar & GrillRestaurant
  • Sorrento HotelRestaurant
  • The BathsRestaurant

    3278 Point Nepean Road

  • The BisteroRestaurant
  • The RasqiRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • Sorrento Meat CoButcher
  • St Paul's General StoreConvenience store
  • Stringers StoreConvenience store
  • RitchiesSupermarket

    108 Ocean Beach Road

Community(2)
  • Sorrento Primary SchoolSchool

    32 Kerferd Avenue

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool

    1-17 Constitution Hill Road

Health & services(2)
  • Sorrento Medical CentreClinic
  • AmcalPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(18)
  • David MacFarian ReservePark
  • Park
  • Pioneer Memorial GardensPark
  • Sorrento ParkPark

    Sorrento

  • Spunner Court ReservePark
  • Stringers Corner ParkPark
  • Tuckey Track ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (2)
  • Sorrento Bowling ClubSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (6)
Entertainment(6)
  • Atheneum CinemaCinema
  • Nepean Historical SocietyMuseum
  • St Paul's LookoutViewpoint
  • Viewpoint (3)
Transport(23)

22 bus stops · 1 ferry terminals

Other(48)
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Marlene MillerAntiques
  • Monica ArtArt
  • Wilcox GalleryArt

    Unit 9

  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Bbq
  • Bench (4)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • AntipodesBooks
  • Sorrento Foreshore ReserveCamp Site
  • Blue IllusionClothes

    76 Ocean Beach Road

  • Cross ClassicsClothes
  • DecjubaClothes
  • GormanClothes

    Unit 2

  • Lemonade FactoryClothes

    58 Ocean Beach Road

  • MidasClothes
  • Rip CurlClothes
  • SaltwaterClothes
  • SportsgirlClothes

    54 Ocean Beach Road

  • StrumpetClothes

    Unit 10

  • Swimwear GaloreClothes
  • The Phoenix and the TurtleClothes
  • WitcheryClothes
  • Sardo DelicatessenDeli

    20 Ocean Beach Road

  • Green Box Eco ShopDoityourself
  • Mitre 10Doityourself

    45-47 Kerferd Avenue

  • Drinking water
  • Jellis CraigEstate Agent
  • Evie NetworksEV charging
  • Nura GalleryGallery
  • NirvanaHairdresser
  • Sorrento HotelHotel
  • Information (2)
  • Red Fox RunInterior Decoration
  • SearoadferriesKiosk
  • Motel
  • Sorrento NewsagencyNewsagent

    66 Ocean Beach Road

  • Parking (53)
  • PayStayParking

    14 Esplanade, Sorrento

  • Sorrento Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • St. Marys Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • SorrentoPolice
  • Australia Post AgencyPost office
  • Sorrento Post OfficePost office
  • Public toilets
  • Public toilets

    3238 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento

  • Shelter (3)
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • David MacFarian ReservePark
  • Pioneer Memorial GardensPark
  • Sorrento ParkPark
  • Spunner Court ReservePark
  • Stringers Corner ParkPark
  • Tuckey Track ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Sorrento Presbyterian Church
  • St. Marys Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Rosebud Hospital (12.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • AmcalPharmacy
  • Sorrento Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
48
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.0

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 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).

244 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STOREY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ABOVE BASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    854 MELBOURNE ROAD SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    40 ST PAULS ROAD SORRENTO 3943In progress
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS (DOUBLE-STOREY), AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    20 ERLANDSEN AVENUE SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A GARAGE AND THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    25 PARKSIDE STREET SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CREATE AN ACCESS TO TRANSPORT ZONE 2, CONSTRUCTION OF A FRONT FENCE AND VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3442 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SIDE AND REAR FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    16 SHIRLEY AVENUE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3391 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING CARPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    9 NEWTON AVENUE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF FRONT FENCE
    TIDEWAYS SORRENTO 3943No permit required
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2 CAMBRIDGE WYND SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A DWELLING, FENCING, AND VEGETATION REMOVAL, AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    16 TERRY AVENUE SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    12 WEBSTER STREET SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • INCREASE TO THE AREA IN WHICH LIQUOR IS ALLOWED TO BE CONSUMED/SUPPLIED UNDER THE EXISTING LIQUOR LICENCE GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS LIQUOR LICENSE (EXTENSION TO REDLINE PLAN) - COUTA BOAT SAILING CLUB
    3154 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE
    LLANURA SORRENTO 3943Refusal issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    10 RUSSELL CRESCENT SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    41 SALONIKA STREET SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    22 TERRY AVENUE SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, ILLUMINATED TENNIS COURT, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    SOUTHSIDE SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DETACHED DWELLING ADDITIONS, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    22 JAMES STREET SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, POOLHOUSE, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    13 CANTERBURY STREET SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    7 WILLIAM BUCKLEY WAY SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REALIGNMENT OF BOUNDARIES BETWEEN LOT 5A ON CS 1726 AND LOT 2 ON LP 117679, DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, SIDE FENCING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    6 WHITES WAY SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION OF LAND (CONSOLIDATION AND CREATION OF ROAD) AND REMOVAL OF CARRIAGEWAY EASEMENT - SPEAR
    CONTINENTAL-HOTEL SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by the RA

  • July 2021

  • BOUNDARY FENCING AND ROLLER DOOR
    101-103 OCEAN BEACH ROAD SORRENTO 3943No permit required
  • BUILDING ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND SIGNAGE
    3293-3295 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    6 BANKSIA GROVE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, ILLUMINATED TENNIS COURT, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3492 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    22 JULIA GROVE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • OUTBUILDING AND FRONT FENCE
    4 HILL STREET SORRENTO 3943Withdrawn
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS (DOUBLE-STOREY) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    4 VISION AVENUE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO A JETTY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    THE BATHS SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING AND VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    GREENHAVEN SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • CONSTRUCT A DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    81 HOTHAM ROAD SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2 WRIGHTS CLOSE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    6 PACIFIC AVENUE SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING (DOUBLE STOREY) AND VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    3130 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    13 FORREST AVENUE SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING WITH THE EXISTING DWELLING TO BE RETAINED (TWO DWELLINGS), REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    41 BOWEN ROAD SORRENTO 3943NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSIONS/ALTERATIONS WITH VEGETATION REMOVAL, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    631 MELBOURNE ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, POOL HOUSE AND POOL WITH VEGETATION REMOVAL, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    3123 POINT NEPEAN ROAD SORRENTO 3943Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 heritage places

  • ATHENAEUM PICTURENH2227
  • COLLINS SETTLEMENT SITENH1050
  • CONTINENTAL HOTELNH1896
  • THE ANCHORAGENH1899

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
Flinders
Member of Parliament
Zoe McKENZIE (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,540
Turnout (2025)
93.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.8%Labor 45.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.1 km away).

Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%

8.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • SorrentoLabor 36.8% · Coalition 63.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • PortseaLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • BlairgowrieLabor 44.3% · Coalition 55.7% TPP (2025)4.4 km away
  • RyeLabor 55.7% · Coalition 44.3% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
  • TootgarookLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)10.6 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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