Mornington Property & Rent
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Mornington Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Mornington Community Overview
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📍 About Mornington
MORNINGTON is a coastal suburb situated on the Mornington Peninsula. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 25,759 residents across the area, creating a comfortable density of 1,221 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $0.9M following a substantial 97% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with median prices of $0.8M representing a 69% rise over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options in the area. VCAA 2025 VCE results show Mornington Secondary College performing well among public schools at #122, while Padua College offers private education ranked at #165 among private institutions.
Safety: Residents enjoy a relatively secure environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicating a crime rate of 6,440 per 100,000 people. This sits below the Victorian average of 6,810, making it 0.95 times the state rate and confirming its status as a safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, or approximately 231 people, reflecting a smaller but present multicultural element.
Transport: Located approximately 69.7km from Melbourne's CBD, Mornington requires about 55 minutes by car to reach the city centre. The suburb currently has no direct train station access, making car travel the primary transport option for commuting.