Mornington at a glance
Median house
$925,000
Median unit
$775,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
25.8k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Mornington.
The postcode for Mornington is 3931 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Mornington is $925,000.
Mornington (3931) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $925,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mornington has roughly 25,759 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mornington scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mornington's population at 25,759, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
25,759
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $925,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $775,000, roughly 16% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $185,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$925,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $775,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$675/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$535/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$925,000
$775,000
25,759
Median age: 50
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.79% (median rent $675/wk against a $925,000 price tag). Units yield 3.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.79%
Based on $925,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.59%
Based on $775,000 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–
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.
1,656
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.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mornington.
Local schools for Mornington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mornington Park Primary School
Mornington Special Developmental School
Mornington Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mornington.
- What is the median house price in Mornington?
- The median house price in Mornington, VIC 3931 is $925,000. The median unit price is $775,000.
- What is the Mornington postcode?
- Mornington is in the 3931 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Mornington?
- Mornington is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3931. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mornington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $675, for units it's $535.
- What schools are in Mornington?
- There are 20 schools serving Mornington on this page, including Mornington Park Primary School, Mornington Special Developmental School, St Macartan's School.
- How walkable is Mornington?
- Mornington has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mornington?
- Mornington is close to Mount Eliza, Kunyung, Moorooduc, Mount Martha, Tuerong.
- What is the population of Mornington?
- The population of Mornington is approximately 25,759 (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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