Hmas Cerberus
VIC 3920 · Mornington Peninsula
1,124 (2021) → 1,103 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hmas Cerberus is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3920, about 66km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Hmas Cerberus are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 54/100, and is right by the coast. Hmas Cerberus has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.74%), New Zealand (1.6%), India (0.8%), South Africa (0.8%), Philippines (0.62%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.53%), Russian (0.53%), Nepali (0.36%), Afrikaans (0.27%), French (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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:
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below 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)
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1044
- Crib Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 992
- Somers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1048
- Somers School CampPrimary · Government · 4.6km
- Bittern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 989
- Balnarring Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1079
- Oakwood School-Hastings CampusSecondary · Government · 8km
- Western Port Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 954
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.7kmICSEA 1010
- Hastings Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 931
- Cowes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1020
- Advance College of Education Incorporated - Hastings HubSecondary · Independent · 9.4km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Hmas Cerberus
Is Hmas Cerberus safe?
Hmas Cerberus has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,513 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Hmas Cerberus from Melbourne CBD?
Hmas Cerberus is about 66.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 211 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hmas Cerberus?
Hmas Cerberus has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hmas Cerberus?
Hmas Cerberus has a transport score of 54/100 and 1 bus stops.