Baxter
VIC 3911 · Mornington Peninsula
2,166 (2021) → 2,213 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Baxter is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3911, about 46km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $714K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Baxter has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3911 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.31%), New Zealand (1.43%), Germany (0.88%), Scotland (0.83%), Netherlands (0.6%)
Top languages: Italian (0.78%), French (0.51%), Greek (0.51%), Spanish (0.42%), Arabic (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Baxter Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woodleigh SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1116
- Bayside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1086
- Somerville Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 983
- Mount Erin Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 985
- Mount Erin Secondary College-Mount Erin Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 3.1km
- Somerville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1013
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1053
- Somerville Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 975
- Kingsley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1027
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1043
- Derinya Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1097
- Frankston Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1043
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter
Is Baxter safe?
Baxter has a residential safety score of 96/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,126 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Baxter?
In Baxter, the .
How far is Baxter from Melbourne CBD?
Baxter is about 46.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Baxter?
Baxter has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Baxter?
Baxter has a transport score of 90/100 and 11 bus stops.