VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Fingal (Vic.), VIC, 3939

Current weather

14.2°CModerate drizzle

79% humidity · 34.3 km/h wind · 15.1° / 11.8° today · 6 mm rain

Desirability score

29.3/100

5271st in Australia

62% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 5:08 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Fingal (Vic.) is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 637 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 29 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-36%), roughly 45.5 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population: 637
Median age: 56
Median household income / week: $1,928
Dwelling vacancy: 30.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 102 of 336
Median monthly mortgage: $2,167
Employment rate: 52.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 18 / 5 / 0

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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 29
Against the person: 7
Against property: 13
Rate per 1,000 residents: 45.5
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile: 42.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate): -35.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault3
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
B49 Other Theft4
E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Planning & development

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

27 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

August 2021
DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS AND VEGETATION REMOVAL WITH ASSOCIATED WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS26 Aug 2021
141 MAXWELL ROAD FINGAL 3939Permit issued by a delegate
CONSTRUCTION OF A TENNIS COURT20 Aug 2021
KENYAN FINGAL 3939No permit required
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS10 Aug 2021
203 DEVONPORT DRIVE FINGAL 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS09 Aug 2021
203 DEVONPORT DRIVE FINGAL 3939Withdrawn
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS02 Aug 2021
60 SANDY ROAD FINGAL 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
DEVELOPMENT OF A DECK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS15 Jul 2021
233 Maxwell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
DEVELOPMENT OF A CARPORT AND ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING29 Jun 2021
KENYAN FINGAL 3939Lapsed
DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.22 Jun 2021
17 PLACADENA ROAD FINGAL 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING AND WATER TANK, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS03 May 2021
141 Maxwell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS20 Apr 2021
203 Devonport DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
THE USE OF THE LAND FOR A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (WELLNESS EVENT) AND PROVISION OF CAR PARKING SPACES ON ANOTHER SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION19 Mar 2021
140 Springs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
SHED17 Mar 2021
775 Limestone RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
TEST POOL - ASSOCIATED WITH A HOT SPRINGS FACILITY15 Feb 2021
209 Sandy RoadLapsed
DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS, OUTBUILDINGS, REMOVE VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS01 Feb 2021
111 SANDY ROAD FINGAL 3939Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 13 proposals

November 2020
USE AND DEVELOP THE LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WINERY INCLUDING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR (CELLAR DOOR & TASTINGS), NATIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL, SIGNAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.17 Nov 2020
185 MAXWELL ROAD FINGAL 3939In progress
October 2020
DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS22 Oct 2020
1 Nagles ViewPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Replacement Dwelling13 Oct 2020
280 Sandy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT SEVENTY (70) HOTEL ACCOMMODATION UNITS, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS29 Sep 2020
35 PETER THOMSON DRIVE FINGAL 3939No permit required
DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS01 Sep 2020
ErinaceaPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
USE AND DEVELOP THE LAND FOR HOT SPRINGS (LEISURE AND RECREATION), ANCILLARY RESTAURANT, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS24 Aug 2020
HilltoniaPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, NATIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS31 Jul 2020
KenyanPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS28 May 2020
201 Sandy RoadNOD issued by a delegate
April 2020
DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS16 Apr 2020
47 Maxwell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS01 Apr 2020
540 Truemans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SEATING AREA FOR THE KIOSK11 Mar 2020
140 Springs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED (ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURE) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS24 Feb 2020
35 Placadena RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
DWELLING ADDITIONS (VERANDAH) GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS16 Jan 2020
35 Placadena RoadWithdrawn

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 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 9/10
IRSD decile (2021): 9/10

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

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 11
Parks (OSM): 3

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 29.3/100
National rank: 5271st in Australia
State rank: 1033rd in VIC
Peer rank: #61 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank: #110 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence: 62%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 5:08 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime3
B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime4
B49 Other Theftcrime4
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime5
Other Crimes Against The Personcrime2
BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT SEVENTY (70) HOTEL ACCOMMODATION UNITS, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANSplanning35 PETER THOMSON DRIVE FINGAL 3939Lodged 29 Sep 2020 · No permit required
CONSTRUCTION OF A TENNIS COURTplanningKENYAN FINGAL 3939Lodged 20 Aug 2021 · No permit required
DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS, OUTBUILDINGS, REMOVE VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANSplanning111 SANDY ROAD FINGAL 3939Lodged 01 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANSplanning540 Truemans RoadLodged 01 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.planning17 PLACADENA ROAD FINGAL 3939Lodged 22 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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