Mornington vs Mount Eliza
The verdict
Mornington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.70M in Mount Eliza. Mornington rates higher for liveability (85 vs 76). Mount Eliza rates higher for education (69 vs 61). Mount Eliza has a shorter estimated CBD commute (144 vs 153 min). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Eliza rates higher (86 vs 76/100 in Mornington).
Scores
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 56 |
| Transport | 30 | 24 |
| Education | 61 | 69 |
| Liveability | 85 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,759 | 18,734 |
| Median age | 50 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,451 | $2,547 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mornington Moderate Growth · Mount Eliza Moderate Growth
Property
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $790K | $735K |
| House price YoY | -8.4% | -25.8% |
| 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
Safety
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 373 | 395 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 338 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 210 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,711 | 2,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 7 |
| Government | 6 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mornington · Mount Eliza
Transport
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 118 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 153 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.7 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 26 |
| Parks | 62 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 67 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.1 km | 43.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Mornington | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,759 | 18,734 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,439 | 18,918 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,431 | 21,405 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.31% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mornington or Mount Eliza?
Mount Eliza has the higher residential safety score (Mornington 76/100 vs Mount Eliza 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Mornington or Mount Eliza?
Mornington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Mornington or Mount Eliza?
Mount Eliza has a higher average school ICSEA (Mornington 1026 vs Mount Eliza 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mornington or Mount Eliza?
Mornington has the higher transport score (Mornington 30/100 vs Mount Eliza 24/100).
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