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Overview

Mornington sits on the Mornington Peninsula, 46 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, and is the most populous locality in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula with 25,759 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. The seaside suburb blends relaxed beach life, featuring a foreshore with a yacht club, playground‑filled park and daily market on Main Street, with a vibrant town centre of cafés, restaurants, boutique shopping and cultural venues such as the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and the Botanical Rose Gardens. Nearby horse breeders, a public library and a range of parks add to the family‑friendly atmosphere, while annual festivals keep the community spirit lively.

Major road links include the Peninsula Link freeway, Nepean Highway and Moorooduc Highway, all dual‑carriageways, and the area is serviced by Melbourne bus routes 781, 784, 785 and 788. Heritage enthusiasts can ride the restored Mornington Railway, and the housing mix reflects a stable community: 41 % of dwellings are owned outright, 32 % are mortgaged and 21 % are rented. A selection of schools, from Mornington Primary to Padua College, offers convenient education options for residents.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.