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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Bittern, 3918

Current weather

10.6°CLight drizzle

89% humidity · 28.3 km/h wind · 12.2° / 10.2° today · 22 mm rain

Desirability score

59/100

809th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bittern is a smaller suburban community in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 4,276 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 179 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 41.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,276
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,615
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
94 of 1,708
Median monthly mortgage
$1,842
Employment rate
57.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
99 / 100 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
179
Against the person
31
Against property
73
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
38.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+7.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault10
  • B21 Criminal Damage11
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle22
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order56

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
978
  • Bittern Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bittern Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Bittern Railway Station
  • Bittern Station
  • Connex
  • Frankston-Flinders

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

52 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, ALTERATION OF ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A TRANSPORT ZONE 2, AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    527 STONY POINT ROAD BITTERN 3918NOD issued by a delegate
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    10 CRESWELL ROAD BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    12 CRESWELL ROAD BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED, DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS.
    273 DISNEY STREET BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL
    182 SOUTH BEACH ROAD BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STORY DWELLING AND SIDE FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1/7 PARK STREET BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    2/7 PARK STREET BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    39 FLINDERS STREET BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • SUBDIVISION OF LAND INTO FOUR (4) LOTS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ALTERATION TO ACCESS FROM A ROAD IN ROAD ZONE, CATEGORY 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2546 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BITTERN 3918NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    2452 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BITTERN 3918Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A VERANDAH AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    6 Alma StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    2/67 Hendersons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • RETROSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    15 Bullecourt RoadNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • CHANGE OF USE FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGE/18 DWELLINGS
    2488 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BITTERN 3918NOD issued by a delegate
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    3/7 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CARPORT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    36 Morton CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - SPEAR
    32 PARK STREET BITTERN 3918Withdrawn
  • OUTBUILDING - VICSMART
    6/7 Park StreetWithdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTDOOR LIVING AREA, STUDIO AND COVERED GAMES AREA GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    93 Dunlop RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Tree Removal
    116 Dunlop RoadNo permit required
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STORY DWELLING AND SIDE FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1/7 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A PALING FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    6/7 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    4/7 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    14 Cooke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    11 Sandstone Island CirclePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONVERT MAIN BATHROOM TO HAVE WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS
    16 Wilson AvenueLapsed
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    32 Park StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    227 South Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • RETROSPECTIVE EARTH MOUND FOR PLAYGROUND
    6 VIMY STREET BITTERN 3918In progress

  • November 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS AND OTHER WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE SINGLE DWELLING ON A LOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    158 Myers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING (GARAGE)
    40 Wellington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED - VICSMART
    2 Ella CloseWithdrawn
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION - VICSMART - SPEAR
    9 Creswell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • FENCE
    10 Cedar Rose TerraceWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • GARAPORT - VICSMART
    81 Jacka StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    22 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OF USE TO RETIREMENT VILLAGE/18 DWELLINGS
    2488 Frankston-Flinders RoadWithdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    16 Sandstone Island CirclePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING (HORSE STABLES) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    580 Stony Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCT A GARAGE AND A CARPORT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    184 Hendersons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bittern ELCChildcare
  • Bittern HallCommunity centre
  • Peppy's PizzaFast food
  • Bittern Sunday marketMarketplace
  • Bittern MotorsPetrol station
  • Discount ChemistPharmacy
  • Playground
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lornas Triangle Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Warringine Park WoodlandPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Discount Chemistpharmacy
  • First Steps PsychologyDisney Streetpsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Bittern ELCchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
59.0/100
National rank
809th in Australia
State rank
216th in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#34 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime10
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime11
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime22
  • B49 Other Theftcrime14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime56
  • Bittern ELCchildcarechildcare
  • Discount Chemisthealthpharmacy
  • First Steps PsychologyhealthDisney Streetpsychotherapist
  • Lornas Triangle Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Warringine Park Woodlandgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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