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Demographics Almost 10% of the Mornington Peninsula’s total population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the region. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. New Zealand, Italian and German migrants are also common in the area. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants on the Mornington Peninsula. Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. 14,782 UK-born migrants live on the Mornington Peninsula within the regions total population of 164,246. This is one of the highest concentrations of UK-born expats in Melbourne and Victoria. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The Mornington Peninsula mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Nepean Highway is the key road which is popular with tourists and will take you all the way to Portsea. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby and provides for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate The Mornington Peninsula has a median house price of above $800,000 and property prices have increased by above 8% annually. According to Moody's Analytics, the Mornington Peninsula had the highest house price growth rate in Greater Melbourne in 2017 growing by 18.4%. Similarly, units on the Mornington Peninsula also experienced the highest price growth rate in Greater Melbourne in 2017 with an increase of 17.3% The Mornington Peninsula has become the 2nd highest property price growth area across Australia in 2018 and rents are also rising. The Mornington Peninsula market is also set to continue to be in growth in 2019.

Demographics 8.1% of Somers population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, New Zealand and German migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Nepean Highway runs into the suburb and provides easy access to the area as well as the Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Somers median house price is $931,000 (November 2018) which is a $110,000 increase in median house price in the past 12 months.

4% of Merricks Beach’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. American, New Zealand and Scottish migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Frankston - Flinders Rd runs behind the suburb and provides easy access to the area as well as the Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Merricks Beach’s median house price is $1,120,000 (November 2018) which is a $240,000 increase in median house price in the past 12 months.

Demographics 6.9% of Rosebud’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, New Zealand and Dutch migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Nepean Highway runs into the suburb and provides easy access to the area as well as the Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Rosebud’s median house price is $610,000 (November 2018) which is a $50,000 increase in median house price in the past 12 months.

Demographics 4.7% of McCrae’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, New Zealand and Dutch migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Nepean Highway runs into the suburb and provides easy access to the area as well as the Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate McCrae’s median house price is $825,000 (November 2018) which is a $50,000 increase in median house price in the past 12 months.

Demographics 6.1% of Arthurs Seat's population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, American and Greek migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Arthurs Seat Rd runs into the suburb and provides easy access to the area as well as the Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Arthurs Seat median house price is $1,040,000 (November 2018).

Demographics 6.8% of Red Hill’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, Dutch and German migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport White Hill Rd runs into the suburb and provides easy access to the area and its popular wineries. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Red Hill’s median house price is $1,200,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $350,000 in the past 12 months.

Demographics 5.5% of Cape Schanck’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. New Zealander, Chinese and American migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in the suburb and on the Mornington Peninsula. Scottish, Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Boneo Rd runs along the back of the suburb and provides easy access to the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Cape Schanck’s median house price is $910,000 (November 2018).

Demographics 5.7% of Fingal’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Dutch, Canadian and German migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in St Andrews Beach and on the Mornington Peninsula. Scottish, Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Sandy Rd cuts through the suburb and is the more scenic way of navigating around the area. Boneo Rd runs along the back of the suburb and provides easy access to the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Fingal’s median house price is $1,380,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $320,000 in the past 12 months.

Demographics 4.2% of St Andrews Beach’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Dutch, New Zealand and German migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in St Andrews Beach and on the Mornington Peninsula. Scottish, Italian, Irish, Welsh, American, Canadian and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. Transport Sandy Rd is near the beach and is the more scenic way of navigating around the area. The popular golf course is also along this road. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate St Andrews Beach’s median house price is $1,200,000 (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median price of $385.

Demographics 5.8% of Blairgowrie’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. German, Scottish and Italian migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Blairgowrie and on the Mornington Peninsula. Irish, Dutch, Welsh, American, Canadian, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Blairgowrie 54.8% of residents are Christians and 33.1% have no religion. Transport Point Nepean Rd is near the beach and is the more scenic way of navigating the area. This road also provides easy access to Blairgowrie’s shops. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there are plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Blairgowrie’s median house price is $986,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $131,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median of $400. Shopping The village is a very picturesque shopping area and provides all the essentials

Demographics 6.2% of Flinders population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. German, Canadian and Chinese migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Flinders and on the Mornington Peninsula. German, American, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Portsea 46.2% of residents are Christians and 41.4% have no religion. Transport Cook street is the main road leading to the suburb and its shops. The esplanade is also near the beach and is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Flinders’s median house price is $1,700,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $230,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median price of $770. Shopping The cook st shopping area is a very picturesque village and is very peaceful in the colder months

Demographics 4.3% of Portsea’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, New Zealander and American migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Portsea and on the Mornington Peninsula. German, American, Irish, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area is popular with wealthy retirees and families. The suburb mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Portsea 50.2% of residents are Christians and 39.1% have no religion. Transport Point Nepean Rd/Nepean Highway near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Portsea’s median house price is $1800,000 (November 2018) and the 4 bedroom median house price is $2,600,000 and has increased by $1,050,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median of $740. Shopping Portsea has a picturesque village and is nearby the popular Sorrento village shops

Demographics 5.5% of Sorrento’s population is UK-born migrants and this is the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, American and Italian migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Sorrento and on the Mornington Peninsula. German, Irish, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area was originally popular with wealthy retirees and still is. However, the suburb has since become very family orientated with good schools. The area mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Sorrento 50.2% of residents are Christians and 39.1% have no religion. Transport Point Nepean Rd near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is also nearby for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Sorrento’s median house price is $1,370,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $110,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median of $525. Shopping The Sorrento shopping village is very popular with lovely cafes, clothing stores and restaurants.

Demographics 5.6% of Dromana’s population is UK-born migrants being one of the highest of any suburb in Melbourne and the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. German, Italian and Greek migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Dromana and on the Mornington Peninsula. Irish, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area was originally popular with wealthy retirees and used as a holiday beach house area. However, the suburb has since become very family orientated with popular schools in nearby Mornington/Mount Martha/Rosebud. This is as well as the area offering many kindergartens. The area mostly consists of Managers, Professionals, Technicians and Trades Workers and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Dromana 50.2% of residents are Christians and 35% have no religion. Transport The Nepean Highway/Point Nepean Rd near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Nepean Highway/Point Nepean Rd near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway also runs more inland of the suburb for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Dromana’s median house price is $750,000 (November 2018) and the median house price has increased by $80,000 in the past 12 months (November 2018). Rents are also affordable in 2018 with a median of $390. Shopping The Dromana Shopping Centre is the main shopping area with a supermarket and a variety of popular stores.

Demographics 12% of Safety Beach’s population is UK-born migrants being the 4th highest of any suburb in Melbourne and the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, Italian and Greek migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Safety Beach and on the Mornington Peninsula. German, Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander and French migrants are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area was originally popular with wealthy retirees and used as holiday beach houses. However, the suburb has since become very family orientated with popular schools in nearby Mornington/Mount Martha/Dromana. This is as well as the area offering many kindergartens. The area mostly consists of Managers, Professionals, Technicians and Trades Workers and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Safety Beach 55.1% of residents are Christians and 35% have no religion. Transport The Nepean Highway/Point Nepean Rd/Marine Drive near the beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway also runs along the inland border of the suburb for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Safety Beach’s median house price is $830,000 (November 2018) and the 4 bedroom median house price has increased by $78,000 to $900,000 (November 2018). Rents have also increased in 2018 to a median of $480. Shopping The La Marina Plaza is the main shopping area with a supermarket and a variety of popular food stores. The Martha Cove development of the new Village Plaza is set to see new restaurants, cafes and supermarkets come to the area in 2019-2020. Nearby Mount Martha and Dromana also have their own shopping areas with more shops. There is also a Safety Beach Country Club which is very popular.

Demographics 13% of Mount Martha’s population is UK-born migrants being the 2nd highest of any suburb in Melbourne and the largest migrant group in the suburb. The Mornington Peninsula is predominately english with the majority of residents being Australian or UK-born migrants. Scottish, Irish and German migrants are also common in the suburb. These migrant groups are also the next largest behind UK-born migrants in Mount Martha and on the Mornington Peninsula. Dutch, Welsh, New Zealander, French, Italian and Greek are also smaller migrant groups in the area. The area was originally popular with wealthy retirees and used as holiday beach houses. However, the suburb has since become very family orientated with popular schools in nearby Mornington/Mount Eliza and Mount Martha’s own new Balcombe Grammar School and primary school. This is as well as the suburb offering many kindergartens. The area mostly consists of Managers, Professionals and Clerical/Administrative Workers. In Mount Martha 50.7% of residents are Christians and 40.2% have no religion. Transport The popular tourist esplanade featuring the nearby Pillars and beach is the more scenic way of navigating the area. Alternatively, Nepean Highway cuts through the middle of the suburb along The Briars Park. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway also runs along the inland border of the suburb for a quicker commute to Melbourne. The closest train station is in Frankston however there has been plans to electrify the train line to the Mornington Peninsula in Baxter. Real Estate Mt Martha’s median house price is $980,000 (November 2018) and the 4 bedroom median house price has increased by $145,000 within 12 months to $1,110,000 (November 2018). Rents have also increased in 2018 to a median of $515. Shopping The Mount Martha Village Shops is the main shopping area with a IGA supermarket and a variety of popular cafes and restaurants. Bentons Square Shopping Centre is also near the border of the suburb and is another alternative area for shopping.