Average rent in Mornington - East, VIC — 2026
Mornington - East is part of the Mornington Peninsula council area and sits 48km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,175 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,175
- Median age
- 45
- Distance to Melbourne
- 48 km
- Households renting
- 18%
- Separate houses
- 87%
- Flats / apartments
- 4%
- Born overseas
- 21%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Mornington Peninsula
ABS 2021
Renting in Mornington - East
Mornington - East is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (87%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 48km from Melbourne, with a population of around 15,175 and a median age of 45. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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