McCrae
VIC 3938 · Mornington Peninsula
3,311 (2021) → 3,362 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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 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 1011
- Dromana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1022
- Padua College - Rosebud CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.9km
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1023
- Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 988
- Oakwood School-Capel Sound CampusSecondary · Government · 4.6km
- Eastbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 957
- Advance College of Education IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 935
- Red Hill Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1083
- Tootgarook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 979
- Peninsula Specialist CollegeCombined · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 960
- Dromana Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1016
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 193 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.