Somers
VIC 3927 • Greater Melbourne
About Somers
Somers is a peaceful coastal town on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, located on the western shore of Western Port Bay approximately 90 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD, within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Established in 1925, it has a 2021 Census population of 1,857 — up from 1,667 in 2016 — and is characterised by a mature demographic, with a median age of 53 reflecting its popularity with retirees, semi-retirees, and long-time residents. The median household income of $1,906 per week and average household size of 2.4 point to a settled, owner-occupier community enjoying the Peninsula's relaxed lifestyle.
Somers sits adjacent to the HMAS Cerberus Royal Australian Navy base and is bordered by Western Port Bay, offering scenic waterfront walks, local beaches, and easy access to the wider Mornington Peninsula's wineries, farms, and nature reserves. The Somers Camp outdoor education centre has been a local institution for Melbourne school groups for generations. Residents enjoy a tranquil village atmosphere with local parks and a small community hall, while the nearby towns of Balnarring, Bittern, and Hastings provide additional shops, schools, and services. The Peninsula Link freeway and Nepean Highway connect Somers to Melbourne, though a car is essential; the Stony Point rail line terminates at Leawarra station, approximately 15 kilometres to the north.
Somers falls under postcode 3927 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hastings (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Property Prices June quarter 2025
Median sale prices in Somers for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.
Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Peninsula Bus Lines local services — Hastings / Frankston (limited frequency) 30–45 min to Hastings
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Peninsula Link freeway and Nepean Highway are the main routes to Melbourne. Mornington Peninsula is a popular long weekend and sea-change destination.
Somers is a quiet coastal village with no walkable commercial centre; residents rely on cars to reach shops and services in neighbouring towns.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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87 Camp Hill Rd
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Mornington Peninsula Local Government Area, which contains Somers. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 112
- 2. New Zealand 32
- 3. Germany 20
- 4. Canada 12
- 5. Scotland 12
- 6. South Africa 10
- 7. Ireland 9
- 8. Philippines 9
- 9. Netherlands 8
- 10. United States 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)