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Somerville, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Somerville is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 11,767. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,767 Population 3/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,344 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,344 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Somerville

Somerville

Somerville is a town on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 49 km (30 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Somerville has an estimated population of 19,370 as of May 2025.

People

Population11,767
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,344
Per Capita$27,344
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units4,707

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population11,767
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates-38.2167°, 145.1667°
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$27,344
Median Age40.0 years

About Somerville

Somerville is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 11,767. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 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.

Somerville has a population of 11,767 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,767
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Somerville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Somerville is $27,344, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,344 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $526, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,118 business establishments.

Income: Somerville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,344
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,344
Avg Weekly Wage$526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Somerville is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,707 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units4,707

Property Tax

Climate in Somerville

Somerville has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 14° / 25.8° 62.2
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.3° 42.3
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.2° 48.2
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 65.9
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.1° / 13.8° 86.2
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 77.8
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.4° 78.4
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.8° 92.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 69.5
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.2° 71.1
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 76.2
Somerville 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 213 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

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2167°N, 145.1667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

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 91 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 94 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 120 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 87 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 64 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 132 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 63 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 77 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 98 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 62 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 81 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 135 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 130 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 80 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 60 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 128 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 42 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 83 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 57 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 110 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 (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
August 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in

Somerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Somerville

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Somerville Primary School
Somerville Rise Primary School
Somerville Secondary College
St Brendan's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Somerville

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 Somerville

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

Libraries in Somerville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University 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
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phillip Island Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Somerville

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

Restaurants in Somerville

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Somerville Thai

Cafes in Somerville

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miss Moose
Pate mi

Clinics in Somerville

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eramosa Medical Centre
Somerville Village Clinic

Train Stations in Somerville

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Somerville

Gas Stations in Somerville

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
AU #1330089376
AU #1330089377
EG Somerville
Shell

Shopping Malls in Somerville

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Somerville Plaza
Somerville Shopping Centre

Gyms in Somerville

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Somerville

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

Stadiums & Teams in Somerville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Somerville

32 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
Leongatha AirportSmall 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
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Somerville

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Mornington Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Somerville

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrews Somerville
St. Andrews Somerville

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 Somerville

What is the population of Somerville?

Somerville has a population of 11,767 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Somerville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,344, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Somerville?

Somerville 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 Somerville?

The job market in Somerville is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $526. There are 1,118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Somerville?

The median home value in Somerville is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

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