Main Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
453
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Main Ridge.
The postcode for Main Ridge is 3928 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Main Ridge (3928) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Main Ridge has roughly 453 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.
Main Ridge 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, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Main Ridge's population at 453, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
453
Median age
56
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$354/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$354/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
453
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
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Education
Schools in Main Ridge.
Local schools for Main Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Red Hill Consolidated School
Dromana Primary School
Peninsula College
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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 Main Ridge.
- What is the Main Ridge postcode?
- Main Ridge is in the 3928 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Main Ridge?
- Main Ridge is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3928. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Main Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $354, for units it's $354.
- What schools are in Main Ridge?
- There are 10 schools serving Main Ridge on this page, including Red Hill Consolidated School, Dromana Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima School.
- How walkable is Main Ridge?
- Main Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Main Ridge?
- Main Ridge is close to Red Hill South, Arthurs Seat, Mccrae, Flinders, Red Hill.
- What is the population of Main Ridge?
- The population of Main Ridge is approximately 453 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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