Flinders
VIC 3929 · Mornington Peninsula
1,130 (2021) → 1,138 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Flinders is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3929, about 72km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.40M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 14/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Flinders has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.43%), New Zealand (1.95%), USA (1.06%), Ireland (0.71%), Netherlands (0.71%)
Top languages: French (0.88%), Russian (0.62%), German (0.35%), Italian (0.27%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Boneo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1030
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Flinders
Is Flinders safe?
Flinders has a residential safety score of 17/100, 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 4,336 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Flinders?
In Flinders, the .
How far is Flinders from Melbourne CBD?
Flinders is about 71.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 227 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Flinders?
Flinders has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Flinders?
Flinders has a transport score of 14/100 and 5 bus stops.