Mornington
At decile 1 on three of four SEIFA indexes, Mornington ranks among Tasmania's most disadvantaged suburbs, yet the median house price has climbed from $555,000 in 2024 to $710,000 in 2026, a 27.9% rise in two years. The population of 2,469 is spread across 4.22 km2 at a density of 585 residents per km2, with 95.4% of dwellings being separate houses, well above the national average for that dwelling type. Household income sits in the 41.9th income percentile nationally, below the median, yet mortgage and rent stress are both absent, with mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 23.9%. That combination of low SEIFA rank alongside manageable housing costs points to a working-class suburb where affordability has held despite rapid price growth.
Population
2,469
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,423/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$710K
YTD 2026
The median house price reached $710,000 in YTD 2026, up from $555,000 in 2024 and $625,000 in 2025, gains of 12.6% and 13.6% in successive years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The dwelling stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.4%, with semi-detached at just 4.6% and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a relatively uniform market. Three-bedroom homes account for 73.5% of all dwellings, making them the dominant purchase option. Outright owners make up 27.8% of households and mortgage holders 39.1%, meaning most residents are still paying off a home loan, consistent with a suburb that has seen price growth only recently accelerate above local wage levels.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $710,000 in YTD 2026, up from $555,000 in 2024 and $625,000 in 2025, gains of 12.6% and 13.6% in successive years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The dwelling stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.4%, with semi-detached at just 4.6% and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a relatively uniform market. Three-bedroom homes account for 73.5% of all dwellings, making them the dominant purchase option. Outright owners make up 27.8% of households and mortgage holders 39.1%, meaning most residents are still paying off a home loan, consistent with a suburb that has seen price growth only recently accelerate above local wage levels.
For Investors
Renters represent 33.1% of households, above the national average for suburban Tasmania, and weekly rent sits at $340, relatively low compared to mainland capital cities. The vacancy rate of 4.6% is elevated and warrants attention before committing to an investment purchase, as it indicates more properties are available than tenants can fill. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, meaning new supply is not a near-term threat, but it also signals limited construction activity that might otherwise support tradesperson demand in the area. Price growth has been strong, with the median rising from $77,000 in 1996 to $710,000 in 2026, a 30-year compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The low rent-to-income ratio of 23.9% suggests tenants can sustain current rents, but the combination of a 4.6% vacancy rate and household income in the 41.9th percentile nationally limits how far rents can be pushed.
Schools in Mornington iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
MacKillop Catholic College
7-12 · 895 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4.0 years younger than the national figure, reflecting a working-age and family-oriented resident base. Overseas-born residents account for 15.7% of the population, which is 5.9 percentage points below the national average, consistent with the predominantly Anglo-Celtic ancestry profile where English (1,049), Irish (206) and Scottish (171) lead. University qualifications reach 30.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the national figure, a near-average rate that aligns with the mix of professional and community-sector workers. Average household size is 2.4, just below the national figure. The top non-English languages are Mandarin and Nepali with 31 speakers each, and Punjabi with 21, indicating a small but emerging international community. Christianity is the majority religion at 964 residents, followed by Hinduism at 78, reflecting the modest overseas-born share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.4%
Houses
4.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Since 1996, the median house price has grown from $77,000 to $710,000, an 822.1% nominal increase over 30 years at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The current median is also the peak, reached in 2026. The tenure split puts mortgage holders at 39.1%, outright owners at 27.8% and renters at 33.1%, meaning most residents carry debt or rent rather than own free and clear. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 95.4%, with 73.5% of dwellings having three bedrooms, which narrows the buyer pool to families and reduces unit-style investment options. Mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 23.9% both sit below stress thresholds despite household income in the 41.9th percentile nationally, suggesting residents have adapted to local price levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,387
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$715
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
47
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.7%
Couples, no children
1,797
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 23.8% of the local workforce (187 workers), well above its share in a typical suburb, followed by Education at 10.8% and Construction at 10.6%. Public Administration at 9.7% and Retail at 7.3% round out the top five. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers lead at 200 people, ahead of Professionals at 192 and Clerical and Admin at 153. The full-time employment rate of 59.2% is moderate, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% sits above the national average, which aligns with the SEIFA profile: Mornington scores decile 1 on IRSD, IEO and IRSAD nationally, placing it in the bottom tenth for relative advantage across multiple dimensions. The personal weekly income of $715 and household weekly income of $1,423 reflect these structural economic constraints, with household income in the 41.9th percentile compared to all Australian suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.2%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
58.5%
Employed
1,112
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.7%
Postgraduate
10.4%
Born Overseas
15.7%
Dwellings
955
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 81.8% of residents commuting as car drivers and only 6.4% using public transport, compared to higher public transport use in larger capital city suburbs. Walking and cycling account for 2.9% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. Crime data is not available for Mornington in this dataset, but the SEIFA context provides an indirect indicator: the suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD nationally, placing it in the bottom tenth for relative advantage, which correlates broadly with higher disadvantage. The volunteering rate of 13.7% is a modest community engagement signal. Rent-to-income at 23.9% keeps housing costs manageable for renters, and 9.5% of residents (225 people) need assistance with daily activities, above what a younger median age would typically predict.
Drive
81.8%
Public Transport
6.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mornington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mornington a good suburb to live in?
Mornington suits working families who prioritise detached housing at manageable cost. Mortgage-to-income sits at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 23.9%, both below stress thresholds. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD nationally, indicating below-average relative advantage, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% is above the national average. Car access is essential, as 81.8% of residents commute by car and public transport is limited at 6.4%.
What is the median house price in Mornington?
The median house price in Mornington is $710,000 as of YTD 2026, up from $555,000 in 2024 and $625,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $340 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387. The 30-year compound annual growth rate is 7.7%, with the price rising 822.1% from $77,000 in 1996.
What schools are in Mornington?
No schools are recorded inside the Mornington, TAS boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 30.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the national average, suggesting the resident base values education despite the absence of local schools.
Is Mornington safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mornington in this dataset. As a structural indicator, the suburb ranks in decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage nationally, placing it in the lowest advantage tier. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is above typical suburban averages, which can correlate with higher crime rates in comparable areas.
Is Mornington good for property investment?
The 30-year price growth rate of 7.7% annually is strong, and the recent two-year run from $555,000 to $710,000 shows continued momentum. However, the 4.6% vacancy rate is elevated compared to low-vacancy rental markets, and weekly rent of $340 against a $710,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 2.5%. Household income in the 41.9th percentile nationally limits rent growth potential.
How is Mornington's population changing?
Population projection data is not available in this dataset for Mornington. The current population is 2,469, with a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national figure, indicating a relatively young demographic. The residential turnover rate of 24.3% shows active household movement. The young age profile suggests household formation is likely to continue at above-average rates compared to older suburbs.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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