McCrae

VIC 3938 · Mornington Peninsula

3,311 (2021) → 3,362 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,311

Population

$1.30M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

McCrae is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3938, about 60km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 26/100, and is right by the coast. McCrae has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.

60.3 km

To Melbourne CBD

1.0 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

21.7 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

3,311

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,433

vs NSW median-22.5%

Median taxable income (individual)$49,726/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -17%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3938 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher33.1%

Born in Australia81.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,241 / 8 / 82

Top countries of birth: England (3.59%), Italy (1.06%), New Zealand (1.06%), Scotland (0.79%), Netherlands (0.57%)

Top languages: Greek (1.15%), Italian (0.85%), Croatian (0.48%), Spanish (0.33%), French (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.30M+21.9%

Median house (2024)

$802K-17.9%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling1,178/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft272/100k

Domestic assault211/100k

Robbery30/100k

Non-domestic assault181/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 163 (all categories, latest year)4,923 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (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)

Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1012
Dromana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1034
Padua College - Rosebud CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.9km
Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 999
Oakwood School-Rosebud CampusSecondary · Government · 3.8km
Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 989
Eastbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 952
Advance College of Education IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 964
Red Hill Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1085
Tootgarook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 954
Peninsula CollegeCombined · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 957
Dromana Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1018

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

10Bus

CBD commute (est.)160 min (bus)

Nearest train stationBittern Railway (21.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate6.2% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.7%

Construction

15.0%

Retail Trade

12.1%

Education & Training

8.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

24.8°C

Summer max

14.0°C

Winter max

540mm

Rainfall/yr

6.2h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

21 in suburbSupermarkets

62 in suburbCafes/Rest.

105 in suburbParks

51 in suburbPlaygrounds

3Pools

40 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

32 in suburbGPs

31 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

24Sports fields

1Vets

In this suburb

8Public toilets

1Hairdressers

Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachMcCrae Beach (1.0 km)

Nearest hospitalRosebud Hospital (4.3 km)

Nearest vet2.1 km

Nearest airportAvalon (53.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km5

In this suburb0

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 Growth

Annual growth rate0.38%

Projected population 20413,783

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mornington Peninsula

Rosebud$710K26transport Arthurs SeatData not available0transport Main RidgeData not available0transport Capel Sound$682K33transport BoneoData not available0transport Safety Beach$1.04M28transport

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Frequently asked questions about McCrae

Is McCrae safe?

McCrae has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 4,923 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in McCrae?

In McCrae, the .

How far is McCrae from Melbourne CBD?

McCrae is about 60.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 160 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in McCrae?

McCrae has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in McCrae?

McCrae has a transport score of 26/100 and 10 bus stops.