Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Mccrae

VIC3938

Mccrae at a glance

Median house

$1,455,000

Median unit

$965,000

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

3,311

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Mccrae.

The postcode for Mccrae is 3938 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.

The median house price in Mccrae is $1,455,000.

Mccrae (3938) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,455,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.

Mccrae has roughly 3,311 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mccrae 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mccrae's population at 3,311, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,311

Median age

55

Family households

72%

Lone person

26%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,455,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $965,000, roughly 34% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $291,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,455,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $965,000.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$392/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$392/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$1,455,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$965,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,311

Median age: 55

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.40% (median rent $392/wk against a $1,455,000 price tag). Units yield 2.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 2026

1.40%

Based on $1,455,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

2.11%

Based on $965,000 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 2026

81%

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.

Offence Summary

175

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences117 (66.9%)
A Crimes against the person30 (17.1%)
E Justice procedures offences11 (6.3%)
D Public order and security offences9 (5.1%)
C Drug offences7 (4.0%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

85

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mccrae.

Local schools for Mccrae

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Government School Catchment

Rosebud Primary School

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Dromana Primary School

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Rosebud Secondary 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

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Mccrae.

What is the median house price in Mccrae?
The median house price in Mccrae, VIC 3938 is $1,455,000. The median unit price is $965,000.
What is the Mccrae postcode?
Mccrae is in the 3938 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
Where is Mccrae?
Mccrae is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3938. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mccrae?
The median weekly rent for houses is $392, for units it's $392.
What schools are in Mccrae?
There are 12 schools serving Mccrae on this page, including Rosebud Primary School, Dromana Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima School.
How walkable is Mccrae?
Mccrae has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
What suburbs are near Mccrae?
Mccrae is close to Rosebud, Arthurs Seat, Dromana, Rosebud Plaza, Capel Sound.
What is the population of Mccrae?
The population of Mccrae is approximately 3,311 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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