Bittern
VIC 3918 • Greater Melbourne
About Bittern
Bittern is a charming coastal town on the Mornington Peninsula, located 61 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. With around 4,300 residents, it forms part of an urban cluster with nearby Hastings, Crib Point and Somerville. Named after the shy Australasian bittern bird, the town is surrounded by native bushland and dense coastal vegetation along Western Port Bay.
Life in Bittern blends country town character with Peninsula lifestyle. The town retains its village atmosphere with a primary school, general store, and community sports facilities including a basketball and netball stadium. The 87% owner-occupancy reflects a settled community of families and retirees drawn to the area's natural beauty, relative affordability compared to bayside suburbs, and proximity to the Peninsula's beaches, wineries and hiking trails.
Bittern falls under postcode 3918 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hastings (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 782 — Frankston to Flinders via Hastings 35 min to Frankston
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Stony Point Line is not electrified; diesel trains operate Frankston-Stony Point shuttle
Village centre walkable but spread-out residential areas and limited services require driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Portsmouth Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 357
- 2. New Zealand 44
- 3. Scotland 33
- 4. Netherlands 32
- 5. Germany 28
- 6. South Africa 23
- 7. Canada 16
- 8. Philippines 14
- 9. Ireland 13
- 10. United States 13
- 11. Italy 11
- 12. Greece 10
- 13. Sri Lanka 9
- 14. India 6
- 15. Brazil 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)