Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck at a glance
Median house
$1,370,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
569
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Cape Schanck.
Cape Schanck (3939) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,370,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cape Schanck has roughly 569 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Cape Schanck scores 0/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Schanck's population at 569, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
569
Median age
55
Family households
81%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,370,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 79% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $274,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,370,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$359/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$1,370,000
$285,120
569
Median age: 55
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.33% (median rent $350/wk against a $1,370,000 price tag). Units yield 6.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.33%
Based on $1,370,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.55%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202692%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cape Schanck.
Local schools for Cape Schanck
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boneo Primary School
Eastbourne Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cape Schanck.
- What is the median house price in Cape Schanck?
- The median house price in Cape Schanck, VIC 3939 is $1,370,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cape Schanck postcode?
- Cape Schanck is in the 3939 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Schanck?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $359.
- What schools are in Cape Schanck?
- There are 14 schools serving Cape Schanck on this page, including Boneo Primary School, Advance College of Education Incorporated, Eastbourne Primary School.
- How walkable is Cape Schanck?
- Cape Schanck has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Schanck?
- Cape Schanck is close to Boneo, Fingal, Flinders, St Andrews Beach, Main Ridge.
- What is the population of Cape Schanck?
- Cape Schanck has approximately 569 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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