Mornington vs Mount Martha
Mornington (median $925,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Mount Martha ($1,710,000).
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Mornington and Mount Martha side by side
| Measure | Mornington | Mount Martha |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $925,000 | $1,710,000 |
| Median unit | $775,000 | $850,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1066 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 15 |
| Population | – | 19,846 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mornington scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mornington (1066) sits above Mount Martha (1037).
- For buyers
- Mornington is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mornington edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1037).
Mornington vs Mount Martha: common questions
Is Mornington or Mount Martha cheaper to buy in?
Mornington has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 46% below Mount Martha ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mornington or Mount Martha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mornington scores 1066 vs 1037 in Mount Martha. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mornington or Mount Martha?
Mornington scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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