Mortlake
VIC 3272 · Moyne
1,477 (2021) → 1,508 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mortlake is a moderate growth suburb in Moyne, VIC 3272, about 191km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $309K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 5/100, and is about 46km inland. Mortlake has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.84%), England (2.3%), Philippines (0.61%), Netherlands (0.54%), Germany (0.41%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.68%), Filipino (0.61%), German (0.47%), Mandarin (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Colman's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 999
- Mortlake P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 972
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mortlake
Is Mortlake safe?
Mortlake has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 4,401 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mortlake?
In Mortlake, the .
How far is Mortlake from Melbourne CBD?
Mortlake is about 190.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Mortlake?
Mortlake has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mortlake?
Mortlake has a transport score of 5/100 and 4 bus stops.