Mount Martha
VIC 3934 • Greater Melbourne
About Mount Martha
Mount Martha is a prestigious coastal suburb of nearly 20,000 on the Mornington Peninsula, 51 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb stretches along stunning bay beaches, with homes ranging from modest cottages to grand clifftop estates. Though lacking direct transport, the location attracts those prioritising lifestyle over convenience.
The village centre offers boutique shopping and cafes, while the beaches provide some of the peninsula's best swimming and sailing. Balcombe Creek and surrounding bushland add nature access. Mount Martha attracts affluent families, retirees, and sea-changers seeking premium bayside living with village atmosphere, accepting the drive to Melbourne in exchange for beach lifestyle in the peninsula's most desirable coastal suburb.
Mount Martha falls under postcode 3934 and is governed by Mornington Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mornington (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Schools
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Glenisla Drive
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Craigie Road
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389 Nepean Hwy
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370 Craigie Road
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 1,746
- 2. New Zealand 261
- 3. Scotland 237
- 4. Italy 132
- 5. Ireland 130
- 6. South Africa 127
- 7. Germany 119
- 8. United States 111
- 9. Netherlands 107
- 10. Greece 61
Ancestry 2021 Census
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