Mount Martha

VIC 3934 • Greater Melbourne

19,846
Population (2021)
$43,992
Median Income
30.21 km²
Area
66m
Elevation
Coastal PremiumBeach LifestyleVillage CharacterPeninsula Living

About Mount Martha

Mount Martha is a prestigious coastal suburb of nearly 20,000 on the Mornington Peninsula, 51 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb stretches along stunning bay beaches, with homes ranging from modest cottages to grand clifftop estates. Though lacking direct transport, the location attracts those prioritising lifestyle over convenience.

The village centre offers boutique shopping and cafes, while the beaches provide some of the peninsula's best swimming and sailing. Balcombe Creek and surrounding bushland add nature access. Mount Martha attracts affluent families, retirees, and sea-changers seeking premium bayside living with village atmosphere, accepting the drive to Melbourne in exchange for beach lifestyle in the peninsula's most desirable coastal suburb.

Mount Martha falls under postcode 3934 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mornington (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3934
Urban Area
Mornington - West
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.27°, 145.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
30.21 km²
Elevation
66m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$496
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,548
Census 2021
19,846
7.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,804
Income 2021
$43,992
16.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 15,170
Born Overseas 3,999

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,746
  • 2. New Zealand 261
  • 3. Scotland 237
  • 4. Italy 132
  • 5. Ireland 130
  • 6. South Africa 127
  • 7. Germany 119
  • 8. United States 111
  • 9. Netherlands 107
  • 10. Greece 61
  • 11. Canada 60
  • 12. China 44
  • 13. Wales 43
  • 14. Egypt 33
  • 15. Sri Lanka 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 9,442
Australian 7,131
Irish 2,694
Scottish 2,638
Italian 961
German 813
Dutch 539
Greek 312
Welsh 199
New Zealander 180

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,860
Both parents born in Australia
5,098
Both parents born overseas
3,147
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.1%
Christianity
44.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
913 (4.6%)
5-14 years
2,902 (14.6%)
15-19 years
1,412 (7.1%)
20-24 years
860 (4.3%)
25-34 years
1,144 (5.8%)
35-44 years
2,246 (11.3%)
45-54 years
3,132 (15.8%)
55-64 years
2,514 (12.7%)
65-74 years
2,445 (12.3%)
75-84 years
1,657 (8.3%)
85+ years
618 (3.1%)

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