Somers at a glance
Median house
$1,387,500
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,857
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Somers.
The postcode for Somers is 3927 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Somers is $1,387,500.
Somers (3927) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,387,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Somers has roughly 1,857 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.
Somers 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 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Somers's population at 1,857, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,857
Median age
53
Family households
75%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,387,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $278,000. 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
$1,387,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,387,500
$343,440
1,857
Median age: 53
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.47% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,387,500 price tag). Units yield 5.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), 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 20261.47%
Based on $1,387,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.92%
Based on $343,440 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 202685%
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.
69
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Somers.
Local schools for Somers
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Somers Primary School
Somers School Camp
Balnarring Primary School
© 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 Somers.
- What is the median house price in Somers?
- The median house price in Somers, VIC 3927 is $1,387,500. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Somers postcode?
- Somers is in the 3927 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Somers?
- Somers is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3927. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Somers?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Somers?
- There are 10 schools serving Somers on this page, including Somers Primary School, Somers School Camp, Balnarring Primary School.
- How walkable is Somers?
- Somers has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Somers?
- Somers is close to Crib Point, Balnarring, Balnarring Beach, Bittern, Merricks Beach.
- What is the population of Somers?
- The population of Somers is approximately 1,857 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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