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1,568
People
10 Apr 2026
+6.2%
Growth since 2021
Census
13
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed Apr 2026
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1,568
People
est. as @ 10 Apr 2026
2021 Census | 1,477 people
354.49 km²
Land area
4.4 /km²
Density
3.8%
Unemployment
3 /yr
Resi approvals
Nestled approximately 192 kilometers west of Melbourne's Central Business District, Mortlake has evolved as a picturesque haven with a population estimated at around 1,568 as of February 2026. According to Districts' analysis, this figure represents a notable increase of 7.4% since the 2021 Census, reflecting the suburb's allure despite its limited expansion patterns. Mortlake is characterized by strong outright home ownership and affordable housing options, with detached houses leading the market. The demographic profile reveals a significant proportion of retirement-aged residents living in lone person households, indicating lower quartile income levels. However, the area also boasts an above-average number of children per family, contributing to its diverse makeup. Known for its stunning beaches and lush greenery, Mortlake offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. The suburb's charm is evident in its coastal villages and vibrant townships, creating a relaxed yet welcoming atmosphere. This is further enhanced by an array of events and farmers' markets that celebrate the area's thriving local economy, supported by a strong agricultural base and burgeoning tourism industry. Mortlake's heritage sites, art galleries, and artisan workshops add to its unique artistic and historical appeal. The increasing focus on sustainability and environmental preservation underscores the suburb's high liveability, attracting residents seeking a balance between natural surroundings and cultural vibrancy.
Estimated residents are up from 1,477 at the 2021 Census — a change of 91 people, or 6.2%.
Districts View
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Mortlake, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 68th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.6% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Mortlake ranks in the 3rd percentile nationally for income (score 0.3/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Mortlake ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.7/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Mortlake ranks in the 17th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 1.7/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Below-average amenity provision
Mortlake ranks in the 26th percentile nationally for amenities (score 2.6/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Mortlake. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 10 Apr 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Mortlake according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Mortlake has averaged three development approvals per year between 2016 and 2020 inclusive, totalling 19 approvals. This low level of activity reflects the rural nature of the area, with development primarily driven by local housing needs rather than broader market demand. Due to the small number of approvals, yearly growth figures may vary significantly based on individual projects.
Mortlake's development levels are substantially lower compared to the rest of Victoria and below national averages. Recent building activity has consisted solely of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of 2021, the estimated population per dwelling approval is 426 people. Population projections indicate stability or decline in Mortlake, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures, which may benefit potential buyers.
With population projections showing stability or decline, Mortlake should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 3 | 185,138 | 263 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 112,358 | 214 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 4/100.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 216/92.2% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 18/7.8% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 3 | 188,882 | 338 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 19 | 944,410 | 1,690 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.4 | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 2.6 | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 4.1 | 2 | 1 |
| Persons per Approval | 426 | 156 | 197 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 409 | 342 | 323 |
| Commercial Development Value | 2,063 | 105,080,908 | 122,368 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 42 | 100 | 75 |
Project pipeline
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Mortlake has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally
Detail
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Districts has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store, Mortlake Energy Hub, Mt Fyans Wind Farm, and Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms. The following details those most relevant:.
Sports & Recreation
ApprovedConstruction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Source 1 for Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
Under AssessmentProposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Source 1 for Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store (opens in new tab)
Energy
ConstructionBrightNight's $700 million integrated hybrid renewable energy project, combining a 360 MW solar generation facility with a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System. It is set to become Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, capable of powering nearly 140,000 homes.
Source 1 for Mortlake Energy Hub (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mortlake Energy Hub (opens in new tab)
Energy
PlanningThe Mt Fyans Wind Farm, set to be in Victoria's Southwest Renewable Energy Zone, will feature 81 turbines, generate 400 MW, and include 18 km of transmission lines. Starts 2024, operational by 2026.
Source 1 for Mt Fyans Wind Farm (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mt Fyans Wind Farm (opens in new tab)
Energy
ConstructionOrigin Energy's large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mortlake Power Station features a capacity of 300MW and up to 650MWh. Currently in the construction phase, it will connect to the existing 500kV network. The battery will play a vital role in grid stability by charging during off-peak periods when renewable generation is high and discharging during peak demand. Commissioning is expected in late 2026. The project represents a $400 million investment and has received conditional funding from ARENA.
Source 1 for Mortlake Battery Project (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Mortlake Battery Project (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Mortlake (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 10 Apr 2026$799,000
House · 3 bed · 20,234m² land
Listed 2 July 2026
$135,000
Land · 0 bed · 759m² land
Listed 10 Aug 2026
$575,000
House · 4 bed · 1,020m² land
Listed 24 Aug 2026
$310,000
Rural Property · 0 bed · 27,000m² land
Listed 17 Sept 2025
Price not recorded
Rural Property · 0 bed · 635,356m² land
Listed 10 Dec 2025
$120,000
Land · 0 bed · 1,300m² land
Listed 23 Aug 2024
$380,000
Land · 0 bed · 40,469m² land
Listed 12 Dec 2024
$250,000
Land · 0 bed · 10,000m² land
Listed 8 Nov 2023
$330,000
Rural Property · 0 bed · 8,000m² land
Listed 23 Oct 2025
$880,000–$950,000
Rural Property For Sale · 4 bed · 30,500m² land
Listed 9 June 2026
$699,900
House For Sale · 4 bed · 1,958m² land
Listed 24 June 2026
$275,000
Land · 0 bed · 1,012m² land
Listed 7 July 2026
$520,000–$570,000
House · 3 bed
Listed 18 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 10 Apr 2026Source: Districts property records · 21 in 2026 · 185 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Mortlake with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 10 Apr 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortlake | — | 1,568 | — | — | — |
| Terang | 20.4 km | 2,165 | — | — | — |
| Camperdown (Vic.) | 34.1 km | 3,406 | — | — | — |
| Cobden | 36.6 km | 1,808 | — | — | — |
| Allansford | 39.7 km | 1,537 | — | — | — |
| Warrnambool | 43.8 km | 33,424 | — | — | — |
| Dennington | 44.7 km | 2,229 | — | — | — |
| Koroit | 46.0 km | 2,343 | — | — | — |
| Port Fairy | 60.9 km | 3,926 | — | — | — |
| Colac | 73.8 km | 9,829 | — | — | — |
| Elliminyt | 74.7 km | 3,307 | — | — | — |
| Hamilton (Vic.) | 78.2 km | 10,703 | — | — | — |
| Beaufort (Vic.) | 87.0 km | 1,930 | — | — | — |
| Ararat | 88.8 km | 8,620 | — | — | — |
| Smythes Creek | 99.8 km | 2,733 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong outright home ownership
Affordable housing options
Above-average children per family
Detached housing led
Low median household size
Notable agricultural employment base
Population Growth
2.7
Density
1.5
Development Activity
4.2
Employment Drivers
2.7
Infrastructure Drivers
6.8
Education
3.1
Amenities
2.6
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Mortlake reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
As of Feb 2026, Mortlake's population is estimated at around 1,568. This reflects a growth from the 2021 Census figure of 1,477 people, an increase of 91 (6.2%). The change was inferred from Districts' estimate of resident population based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and validation of seven new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4.4 persons per square kilometer. Mortlake's growth exceeded the SA4 region's 4.5%, making it a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 39% to overall population gains recently, with all migration factors also positive.
Districts uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA area released in with as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections adjusted employing weighted aggregation method for areas not covered by ABS data. For years to projections indicate a decline in population, expecting a decrease of persons by according to this methodology.
Employment
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
While Mortlake retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking
Detail
Mortlake's workforce spans diverse sectors and has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, according to Districts data aggregation. As of December 2025650 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 55.3% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%.
A moderate 15.5% work from home. Dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 3.3 times more residents than the regional level. Manufacturing employs 4.9%, below Regional Vic.'s 7.7%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities as Census data shows fewer working residents than population. Over a -month period ending in May- labour force decreased by and employment by , raising unemployment rate by percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of over five years and over ten years. Applying these projections to Mortlake's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by over five years and over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
Income
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
According to Districts' aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Mortlake had a median income among taxpayers of $35,757. The average income stood at $42,811. This is below the national average. In Regional Vic., the median and average incomes were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Mortlake would be approximately $38,707 (median) and $46,343 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Mortlake fell between the 2nd and 8th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $400 - 799 dominated with 31.7% of residents. This contrasts with the surrounding region where the - bracket led at . Economic circumstances showed widespread financial pressure, with of households having weekly budgets below . Despite modest housing costs, with of income retained, total disposable income ranked at just the th percentile nationally.
Housing stock
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mortlake is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Mortlake's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mortlake stood at 49.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.7% and rented ones at 18.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $932, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Mortlake was recorded at $220, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Mortlake's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
Mortlake at a glance
Households
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mortlake features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households comprise 63.2% of all households, including 18.4% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.8%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational outcomes in Mortlake fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
Detail
The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 11.0% and certificates for 28.6%.
Educational participation is high at 26.5%, including 11.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and pursuing tertiary education.
Amenities
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
14km · score 36
Child Care
1.9km · score 59
GP
28km · score 12
Government Services
13km · score 32
Dentist
29km · score 18
Getting around
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Mortlake has four active public transport stops served by three different routes, offering a total of nine weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 328 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being the norm. Car remains the primary mode of transportation for 91% of residents, while 7% walk. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 15.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
Healthcare
Data to 10 Apr 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Mortlake is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Mortlake faces significant health challenges, as indicated by Districts' assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 44% of the total population (around 688 people), compared to Regional Vic.'s 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.7%). Around 60.8% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Regional Vic.'s 63.4%. Working-age population health is particularly challenging due to high chronic condition rates. Mortlake has a higher proportion of seniors (, around people) compared to Regional Vic.'s . Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, presenting some challenges.
Ancestry & language
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The latest Census data sees Mortlake placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Mortlake's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.7% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (90.9%), and speaking English only at home (97.0%). Christianity was the predominant religion in Mortlake, comprising 54.4% of the population. However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to Regional Vic's 0.1%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (35.6%), Australian (31.6%), and Scottish (10.3%). Notably, Irish ancestry was overrepresented in Mortlake at 9.9% compared to the regional average of , Dutch at vs , and Serbian at vs .
Age structure
Data to 10 Apr 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mortlake hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
Mortlake's median age is 48 years, which is significantly older than Regional Vic.'s median of 43 years and the Australian median of 38 years. The age profile shows that residents aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent at 15.2%, while those aged 45-54 years make up a smaller proportion at 9.8% compared to Regional Vic.. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1 year to 48 years. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 8.9% to 11.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from to . Conversely, the to cohort has declined from to , and the to age group has dropped from to . Population forecasts for Mortlake in indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the + cohort at -, adding approximately - residents to reach around . Both the + and to age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.
Child care
Data to 10 Apr 2026Districts view
Mortlake (Vic.) was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as preschool is well-supplied while long day care appears more constrained.
Detail
Mortlake currently has an estimated 87 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 71 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 169. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.
1.7
Income
0.3
Age
9.0
Household Composition
1.9
Housing
8.7
Cultural Diversity
0.9
Health
2.4
Housing Cost
0.6
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,568 | 27,949,983 | 56,709 |
| Growth Since Census | 6.2% | 9.9% | 7.5% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,477 | 25,422,788 | 52,777 |
| Natural Increase | 39.0% | 24.0% | 17.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 32.0% | 76.0% | 83.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | -30.2% | 19.8% | 9.5% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 4 | 3 | 10 |
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 650 | 14,597,208 | 27,144 |
| –Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 25.0% | 2.4% | 10.4% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 15.2% | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 9.2% | 9.5% | 10.9% |
| Labour Force | 676 | 15,236,561 | 27,666 |
| Participation Rate | 55.3% | 68.2% | 62.1% |
| Working from Home | 15.5% | 23.9% | 14.0% |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -7.3% | 1.7% | -6.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 27 | 100 | 73 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 38,707 | 61,851 | 55,503 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 46,343 | 79,493 | 67,890 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 35,757 | 57,137 | 51,273 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 42,811 | 73,435 | 62,716 |
| Median Household Income | 984 | 1,746 | 1,451 |
| –$0 to 399 | 54 (8.3%) | 641,784 (6.3%) | 1,383 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 205 (31.7%) | 1,680,863 (16.5%) | 4,455 (20.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 180 (27.8%) | 2,169,841 (21.3%) | 5,509 (25.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 153 (23.6%) | 3,219,108 (31.6%) | 7,023 (32.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 20 (3.1%) | 1,120,575 (11.0%) | 1,887 (8.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 35 (5.4%) | 1,365,065 (13.4%) | 1,690 (7.7%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,367 | 2,120 | 1,900 |
| –$0 to 399 | 18 (4.4%) | 237,476 (3.3%) | 361 (2.4%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 85 (20.8%) | 762,802 (10.6%) | 1,762 (11.7%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 122 (29.8%) | 1,482,427 (20.6%) | 3,734 (24.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 132 (32.3%) | 2,576,256 (35.8%) | 6,037 (40.1%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 24 (5.9%) | 978,690 (13.6%) | 1,747 (11.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 28 (6.8%) | 1,151,400 (16.0%) | 1,415 (9.4%) |
| Median Personal Income | 572 | 805 | 761 |
| –$0 to 399 | 479 (30.5%) | 7,343,502 (26.3%) | 13,567 (23.9%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 526 (33.5%) | 6,561,684 (23.5%) | 16,065 (28.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 389 (24.8%) | 7,175,970 (25.7%) | 16,519 (29.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 129 (8.2%) | 5,388,958 (19.3%) | 8,799 (15.5%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 9 (0.6%) | 530,519 (1.9%) | 567 (1.0%) |
| –$3,500+ | 36 (2.3%) | 949,350 (3.4%) | 1,192 (2.1%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 40.1% | 22.8% | 26.6% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 8.4% | 24.4% | 16.3% |
| Largest Income Group | $400 - 799 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 3,789 | 6,376 | 5,496 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.8 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 607 | 9,275,218 | 20,425 |
| –Owned Outright | 49.4% | 32.1% | 41.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 31.7% | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| –Rented | 18.9% | 31.7% | 25.1% |
| –Detached Houses | 97.7% | 72.5% | 87.6% |
| –Semi-Detached | 2.3% | 12.6% | 8.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 3.1% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 932 | 1,863 | 1,430 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 220 | 375 | 283 |
| –$0-149/wk | 12.7% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| –$150-349/wk | 80.4% | 33.4% | 57.6% |
| –$350-649/wk | 6.9% | 50.9% | 29.1% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 475 | 1,189 | 791 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 21.9% | 24.6% | 22.7% |
| –Rent / Income | 22.4% | 21.5% | 19.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 647 | 10,197,236 | 21,947 |
| Median Household Size | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Total Households (Census) | 609 | 9,275,217 | 20,425 |
| –Lone Person Households | 35.1% | 25.6% | 28.7% |
| –Group Households | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| –Other Households | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 63.2% | 70.5% | 68.6% |
| –Couple with Children | 18.4% | 31.4% | 27.3% |
| –Couple No Children | 32.0% | 26.8% | 29.4% |
| –One Parent Family | 11.0% | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Currently Married | 45.1% | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Never Married | 31.8% | 36.5% | 34.2% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 15.2% | 30.4% | 22.3% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 11.4% | 20.0% | 15.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 2.3% | 7.6% | 3.9% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.0% | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| –Certificate | 28.6% | 22.0% | 26.4% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 45.3% | 36.8% | 40.3% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 11,054 | 30 |
| Total School Attendance | 229 | 4,176,099 | 8,192 |
| ICSEA Score | 984 | 1,001 | 1,003 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 31 | 100 | 48 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Colman's School | Primary | 42 | 1001 | 0.95 |
| 2 | Mortlake P-12 College | Combined | 187 | 967 | 1.33 |
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Hospital
33km · score 23
Shopping Centre
42km · score 28
Banks
29km · score 14
Pharmacy
18km · score 27
Fitness Centre
53km · score 28
Schools
6.6km · score 35
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 4 | 171,981 | 248 |
| Routes | 3 | 12,966 | 16 |
| Weekly Trips | 9 | 1,140,068 | 1,727 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 246 | 235 | 436 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 328 | 7,586 | 452 |
| Population per Stop | 388 | 161 | 226 |
| Population per Trip | 172.2 | 24.3 | 32.4 |
| Population per Route | 517 | 2,136 | 3,498 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 17 | 100 | 25 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Work from Home | 15.5% | 23.9% | 14.0% |
| Single Mode Commute | 83.9% | 73.8% | 85.2% |
| Two Mode | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 90.6% | 84.1% | 91.7% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| –Bus | 0.0% | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| –Walk | 7.0% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| –Cycle | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 43.9% | 55.7% | 50.3% |
| Need for Assistance | 8.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 60.8% | 69.8% | 65.9% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.8% | 20.5% | 23.1% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 8.6% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 6.8% | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| –Arthritis | 11.1% | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| –Asthma | 8.5% | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| –Cancer | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| –Diabetes | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| –Stroke | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Other Condition | 8.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 9.1% | 29.3% | 9.5% |
| Born in Australia | 90.9% | 70.7% | 90.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% | 83.8% | 89.8% |
| Speak English Only | 97.0% | 76.4% | 95.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 3.0% | 23.6% | 4.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 54.4% | 47.5% | 52.0% |
| –Hinduism | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| –Judaism | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| –No Religion | 44.5% | 41.6% | 46.2% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Mortlake (Vic.) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 48 | 38 | 43 |
| Largest Age Group | 65 to 74 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 17.5% | 17.8% | 17.3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 55.4% | 64.4% | 61.2% |
| Seniors (65+) | 28.0% | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 11.0% | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 82.0% | 55.0% | 63.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Mortlake contains 1 Long Day Care centre (22 places), 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (42 places) and 1 OSHC facility (20 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 87 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.6 - placing the area above the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 4.8 children per place (lower quintile supply). Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show an undersupply of LDC places across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with just 22 places across 1 facility serving a total of 63 children while preschool supply is strong with 1 facility providing 42 places (1.0 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional Vic. average of 2.1). Projected population decline of 18.4% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 46.7%, as well as lower than average income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 14.6 per 100 residents with 229 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Rather unsurprisingly, out of school hours child care - serving school age children - was found to be much more abundant than other service types in the area. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally while high fees are observed relative to national benchmarks.
3 school catchments intersect Mortlake (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 352 children aged under 5 reside, served by 128 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 2.8 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts