Arthurs Seat at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
414
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Arthurs Seat.
The postcode for Arthurs Seat is 3936 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Arthurs Seat (3936) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Arthurs Seat has roughly 414 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Arthurs Seat scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arthurs Seat's population at 414, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
414
Median age
48
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$405/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
414
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Arthurs Seat.
Local schools for Arthurs Seat
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Government School Catchment
Dromana Primary School
Rosebud Primary School
Red Hill Consolidated School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arthurs Seat.
- What is the Arthurs Seat postcode?
- Arthurs Seat is in the 3936 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Arthurs Seat?
- Arthurs Seat is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3936. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arthurs Seat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $405, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Arthurs Seat?
- There are 11 schools serving Arthurs Seat on this page, including Dromana Primary School, Rosebud Primary School, Red Hill Consolidated School.
- How walkable is Arthurs Seat?
- Arthurs Seat has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Arthurs Seat?
- Arthurs Seat is close to Mccrae, Dromana, Rosebud, Safety Beach, Rosebud Plaza.
- What is the population of Arthurs Seat?
- The population of Arthurs Seat is approximately 414 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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