Mount Eliza

VIC 3930 • Greater Melbourne

18,734
Population (2021)
$50,232
Median Income
23.21 km²
Area
102m
Elevation
Prestige BaysideVillage CharacterPeninsula LivingAffluent

About Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza is one of Melbourne's most prestigious bayside suburbs, an affluent community of 18,700 on the Mornington Peninsula, 44 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb occupies elevated terrain between Frankston and Mornington, with properties ranging from modest family homes to grand estates. Though lacking direct transport, the lifestyle draws those who prioritise coastal beauty over convenience.

Mount Eliza Village offers boutique shopping and excellent cafes in an upmarket village setting. The beaches along the Canadian Bay foreshore provide stunning swimming, while the surrounding bushland offers walking trails. Mount Eliza attracts affluent families and professionals seeking peninsula lifestyle with proximity to Melbourne, accepting the commute in exchange for quality housing, beach access, and village character.

Mount Eliza falls under postcode 3930 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mornington (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3930
Urban Area
Mornington - West
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.19°, 145.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
23.21 km²
Elevation
102m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    85 Mt Eliza Way Mount Eliza 3930 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$512
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
17,888
Census 2021
18,734
4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,520
Income 2021
$50,232
27.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,963
Born Overseas 4,174

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,733
  • 2. New Zealand 269
  • 3. Scotland 186
  • 4. South Africa 169
  • 5. United States 138
  • 6. China 125
  • 7. Germany 122
  • 8. Ireland 105
  • 9. Netherlands 82
  • 10. India 81
  • 11. Italy 62
  • 12. Malaysia 61
  • 13. Greece 54
  • 14. Wales 54
  • 15. Canada 52

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,857
Australian 6,611
Irish 2,427
Scottish 2,390
Italian 768
German 729
Dutch 455
Chinese 332
Greek 318
Polish 200

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,734
Both parents born in Australia
5,234
Both parents born overseas
3,065
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.2%
Christianity
44.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
850 (4.5%)
5-14 years
2,998 (16.0%)
15-19 years
1,390 (7.4%)
20-24 years
815 (4.4%)
25-34 years
913 (4.9%)
35-44 years
2,140 (11.4%)
45-54 years
2,989 (16.0%)
55-64 years
2,471 (13.2%)
65-74 years
2,194 (11.7%)
75-84 years
1,446 (7.7%)
85+ years
531 (2.8%)

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