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Mornington, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mornington is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 25,759. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
25,759 Population 5/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,012 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,012 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Mornington

Mornington

Mornington is a seaside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia located on the Mornington Peninsula 46 km (29 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. It is the most populous locality in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Mornington had a population of 25,759 at the 2021 census.

People

Population25,759
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,012
Per Capita$25,012
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership77.5%
Housing Units10,304

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population25,759
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-38.2179°, 145.0388°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,012
Median Age50.0 years

About Mornington

Mornington is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 25,759. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Mornington has a population of 25,759 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,759
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mornington vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mornington is $25,012, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,012 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $481, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,447 business establishments.

Income: Mornington vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,012
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,012
Avg Weekly Wage$481

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,447

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mornington is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 77.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 10,304 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.5%
Owner-Occupied77.5%
Renter-Occupied22.5%
Housing Units10,304

Property Tax

Climate in Mornington

Mornington has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25° 62.2
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.1° 42.3
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.7° / 22.8° 48.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.4° 65.9
May 13.3°C / 56°F 10.6° / 16° 72.6
Jun 11.1°C / 52°F 8.6° / 13.7° 86.2
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 8.1° / 12.9° 77.8
Aug 11.1°C / 52°F 8.4° / 13.8° 78.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 92.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 69.5
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.9° 71.1
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 13.8° / 22.6° 76.2
Mornington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2179°N, 145.0388°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 102 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 105 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 127 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 99 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 74 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 141 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 73 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 87 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 108 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 72 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 91 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 144 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 136 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 77 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 70 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 116 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 48 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 93 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 67 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in

Mornington has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Mornington

Institution Type Founded Website
Chisholm Institute of TAFE - Mornington Peninsula Campus University

Schools in Mornington

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mornington Secondary College
Mornington Park Primary School
Mornington Special Developmental School
St Macartan’s Primary School
Padua College
Benton Junior College
Mornington Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mornington

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Mornington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian National Aviation Museum
Ballam Park Homestead
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Hastings Museum
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Old Post Office Museum
Victorian Maritime Centre

Libraries in Mornington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Frankston Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phillip Island Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mornington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bittern Sunday market
Seaford Farmer's Market

Hotels in Mornington

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brooklands of Mornington
Kirkpatricks Hotel
Mornington Hotel

Restaurants in Mornington

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benito's
Counting House Bar & Grill
Giuseppe's Pizza
Go-Fish Fish & Chips
Grey Foxx Venues & Entertainment
Hecho en Mexico
Kirk's on the Esplanade
Loosie's Diner and Bar
Mornington Roast Kitchen
Mornington Thai Restaurant
Nando's
Oshima
Ouest France Bistro
Pika Sushi Mornington
Pizzacraft & Pasta Co.
Sushi Bentons
Taco Stand Market
tacos tacos tacos mexican cantina
The Rocks seafood restaurant
Tokyo Sushi
Top Pho
Uttong Thai
Wildgrain
YOMG Mornington

Cafes in Mornington

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 Left Sisters
Beleura Hill Café
BlackBird Cafe
Chatime
Coffee Traders
Commonfolk Coffee
Corner Counter
Degani
Dreamer
Gloria Jean's
Jamaica Blue
Little Birdy Cafe & Catering
Luup
Soul Origin
Store Fifteen
The Pantry House
Top End
Via Boffe

Theatres in Mornington

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peninsula Community Theatre

Clinics in Mornington

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1040501551
Mornington Coastal Medical Centre
Mornington Community Health
Mornington Family Doctors
Mornington Medical Group
Surrey Street Family Clinic

Dentists in Mornington

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mornington Dental
Mornington Peninsula Dental Clinic
Vale Street Dental

Train Stations in Mornington

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mornington

Gas Stations in Mornington

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
7-Eleven
Ampol
EG Australia
EG Mornington
Shell
United

Banks in Mornington

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Mornington

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bentons Square
Home Co. Mornington
HomeCo. Peninsula
Mornington Central
Mornington Village Shopping Centre

Gyms in Mornington

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrenalin Gym 24-7
Anytime Fitness
Body Fit Training Mornington
Fernwood
Goodlife
KX Pilates

Golf Courses in Mornington

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mornington Golf Club

Breweries in Mornington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
Red Hill Brewery
The Local Brew House
TWØBAYS Brewing Co
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Mornington

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Airports Near Mornington

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mornington

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Mornington Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mornington

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Mornington Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mornington

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mornington Church of Christ
Mornington Presbyterian Church
St Peters Anglican Church, Mornington
St. Macartan's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mornington

What is the population of Mornington?

Mornington has a population of 25,759 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mornington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,012, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mornington?

Mornington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Mornington?

Mornington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $481. There are 2,447 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mornington?

The median home value in Mornington is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 77.5%.

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