Cambridge vs Mornington
The verdict
Mornington rates higher for liveability (87 vs 59). Mornington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 46 min).
Scores
CambridgeMornington
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 66 |
| Transport | 33 | 52 |
| Education | 51 | 58 |
| Liveability | 59 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,454 | 2,469 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,048 | $1,423 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cambridge Moderate Growth · Mornington Moderate Growth
Property
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambridge · Mornington
Transport
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cambridge | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,454 | 2,469 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,487 | 2,375 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,682 | 2,856 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | -0.97% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Cambridge or Mornington?
Cambridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Cambridge 1047 vs Mornington 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cambridge or Mornington?
Mornington has the higher transport score (Cambridge 33/100 vs Mornington 52/100).
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