Somerville Property & Rent
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Somerville 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
Somerville Community Overview
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📍 About Somerville
SOMERVILLE is a suburb situated in the Mornington Peninsula, home to 11,767 residents with a population density of 304 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.8M, representing a substantial 106% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.6M after rising 89% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options in the area include Somerville Secondary College, a public school that achieved a ranking of #241 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents benefit from a secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 4827 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.71 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.50% of the population, representing approximately 58 people.
Transport: Somerville is positioned approximately 64.3km from the CBD, with a typical driving time of 50 minutes by car. Public transport is available via the train station on the Stony Point line.