Mornington Peninsula

The Shire of Mornington Peninsula is the furthest local council from Melbourne's Central Business District. With more than 190 kilometres of coastline stretching along Port Phillip Bay's southeastern coastline, the Mornington Peninsula has been a favoured holiday resort for generations. It is home to Sorrento, the site of the first European settlement in Victoria. Its mix of urban areas, resort towns, tourism developments and rural areas makes it an interesting and diverse area. The population can swell to around 200,000 during the peak summer holiday season.

Population: 136,482

Cultural diversity: Around 17.1 percent of people living in Mornington Peninsula were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Mornington Peninsula from:

  • England (7.6%)
  • New Zealand (1.3%)
  • Scotland (1.1%)
  • Italy (0.7%)
  • Netherlands (0.7%)

Main suburbs:

  • Mount Eliza
  • Rosebud
  • Portsea
  • Flinders
  • Hastings

Location: 40 km south of city centre

Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Mornington Peninsula. There are no universities and one Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institution in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.

Healthcare: There are three hospitals in Mornington Peninsula

Major industries:

  • Tourism
  • Iron and steel manufacturing
  • Building construction

Cost of housing:

 
Type of housing Median purchase price Median rental price
Unit/apartment $320,500 $210 per week (2 bedroom flat)
House $425,000 $250 per week (3 bedroom house)

The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.

Further information: For more information, visit the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council website.

Last updated: 16 February 2009

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