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Mount Eliza, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mount Eliza is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 18,734. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
18,734 Population 4/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$32,651 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,651 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$288,400 home value, $1,442/mo rent

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About Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza is a seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km (26 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Mount Eliza recorded a population of 18,734 at the 2021 census.

People

Population18,734
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,651
Per Capita$32,651
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$288,400
Rent$1,442
Ownership91.4%
Housing Units7,494

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population18,734
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates-38.1833°, 145.0833°
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$32,651
Median Age45.0 years

About Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 18,734. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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.

Mount Eliza has a population of 18,734 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,734
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Eliza vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Eliza is $32,651, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,651 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $628, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,780 business establishments.

Income: Mount Eliza vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,651
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,651
Avg Weekly Wage$628

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,780

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Eliza is $288,400, 2% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,442 (24% above the national average of $1,163). 91.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$288,400
2% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,442
24% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.4%
Owner-Occupied91.4%
Renter-Occupied8.6%
Housing Units7,494

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza 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
Mount Eliza 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 180 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

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1833°N, 145.0833°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 98 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 102 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 121 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 95 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 72 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 136 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 71 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 85 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 103 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 70 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 90 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 138 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 137 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 74 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 68 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 120 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 43 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 91 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 62 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 116 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

Mount Eliza 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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Schools in Mount Eliza

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kunyung Primary School
Mount Eliza North Primary School
Peninsula Grammar
Mount Eliza Primary School
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Toorak College
St Thomas More Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mount Eliza

26 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
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Mount Eliza

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
Twisted Science
Victorian Maritime Centre

Libraries in Mount Eliza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Frankston Library0.0
Hampton Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Highett Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0
Sandringham Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
The Little Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mount Eliza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bittern Sunday market
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Seaford Farmer's Market

Hotels in Mount Eliza

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Morning Star Estate

Restaurants in Mount Eliza

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1001 Nights Restaurant
Bau bau
Canadian Bay Hotel
Fat Rice Thai Eatery
Kim & Li Chinese & Thai Restaurant
Le Hoang Vietnamese
Mt Terrasse
Sakura Mt Eliza
Slim's Hot Pizza
The Famished Wolf
The Girl & Bull
The Rasoi Tandoori Indian
Vinnie's Pizza Boys

Cafes in Mount Eliza

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AD HOC
Cafe on the Corner
Chaa Latte
heartbeet
Katie's Koffee and Cake
Pops Cafe
Sunny Days Cafe & Ice Creamery
The Sandbar Cafe
Velos Mazeh Musette Coffee

Clinics in Mount Eliza

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peninsula Clinic
Ti-Tree Family Doctors
Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic
Village Clinic Mt Eliza

Dentists in Mount Eliza

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Bay Dental
Caring Dentists
Hanks Orthodontics
Mt Eliza Dental Centre
The Smile Collective
The Smile Place Mt Eliza

Veterinaries in Mount Eliza

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt Eliza Village Vet
Peninsula Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Mount Eliza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Mount Eliza

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Queensland
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Mount Eliza

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eliza Square
Ritchies Village Shopping Centre

Gyms in Mount Eliza

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness On The Way
Inspired By Pilates
W Method Pilates

Breweries in Mount Eliza

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

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Eliza

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Airports Near Mount Eliza

34 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
Drouin 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
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
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mount Eliza

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mt Eliza Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mount Eliza

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aspect Heatherton
The Mornington Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Eliza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St James the Less

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 Mount Eliza

What is the population of Mount Eliza?

Mount Eliza has a population of 18,734 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Eliza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,651, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $288,400 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Eliza?

Mount Eliza 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 Mount Eliza?

Mount Eliza has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $628. There are 1,780 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Eliza?

The median home value in Mount Eliza is $288,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,442. The homeownership rate is 91.4%.

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