Fingal at a glance
Median house
$1,870,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.9k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Fingal.
The postcode for Fingal is 3939 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Fingal is $1,870,000.
Fingal (3939) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,870,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Fingal has roughly 15,900 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Fingal 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fingal's population at 15,900, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,900
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,870,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 85% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $374,000. 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
$1,870,000
+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)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,870,000
$285,120
15,900
Median age: 50
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.97% (median rent $350/wk against a $1,870,000 price tag). Units yield 5.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20260.97%
Based on $1,870,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.43%
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–
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.
34
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 Fingal.
Local schools for Fingal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boneo Primary School
Eastbourne Primary School
Tootgarook Primary School
© 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 Fingal.
- What is the median house price in Fingal?
- The median house price in Fingal, VIC 3939 is $1,870,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Fingal postcode?
- Fingal is in the 3939 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Fingal?
- Fingal is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3939. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fingal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Fingal?
- There are 8 schools serving Fingal on this page, including Boneo Primary School, Advance College of Education Incorporated, Eastbourne Primary School.
- How walkable is Fingal?
- Fingal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fingal?
- Fingal is close to Boneo, St Andrews Beach, Rye, Tootgarook, Capel Sound.
- What is the population of Fingal?
- The population of Fingal is approximately 15,900 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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