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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Main Ridge, VIC, 3928

Current weather

13.2°CModerate drizzle

76% humidity · 27.6 km/h wind · 14.5° / 10.3° today · 4.8 mm rain

Desirability score

43/100

2700th in Australia

62% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Main Ridge is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 453 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 10 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 22.1 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
453
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$2,166
Dwelling vacancy
33%
Unoccupied private dwellings
90 of 273
Median monthly mortgage
$2,550
Employment rate
54.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
11 / 0 / 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 · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
10
Against the person
0
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.1
State safety percentile
15.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-44.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary1
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B49 Other Theft1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

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).

60 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    434 PURVES ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS AND ALTERATIONS/EXTENSION TO EXISTING OUTBUILDING, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    333 BARKERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    45 WATERFALL GULLY ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF NEW REPLACE COLOUR BOND WITH TILES
    51 UPLANDS DRIVE MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    503 PURVES ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A LOW DENSITY MOBILE OUTDOOR POULTRY FARM AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    556-620 MAIN CREEK ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
    APPLE CROFT COTTAGE MAIN RIDGE 3928Lapsed
  • DEVELOP A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, SWIMMING POOL, GLASSHOUSE, MACHINERY SHED, REMOVE VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    250 BARKERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928NOD issued by a delegate
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    111 TUCKS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR A CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARK (PRIVATE CAMPING GROUND) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    343 BALDRYS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    503 Purves RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    150 SHANDS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, OUTBUILDINGS, A SWIMMING POOL, THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION (INCLUDING NATIVE VEGETATION) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1244 MORNINGTON-FLINDERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928NOD issued by a delegate
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    Valley-ViewPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WATERCOURSE
    404 SHANDS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by the RA
  • DEVELOP AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1353 Mornington-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • DEVELOP CROSSING/DRIVEWAY AND VEGETATION REMOVAL, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    1421 MORNINGTON-FLINDERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT
    150 SHANDS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • FARM SHED ADDITION
    1319 Mornington-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A new single storey bungalow as a detached extension to the existing dwelling.
    1368 Mornington-Flinders RoadLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Amending the plans endorsed under the permit generally involving: ¿ The addition of a studio and pergola
    1476 MORNINGTON-FLINDERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, A WATER TANK, THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION (INCLUDING NATIVE VEGETATION) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    143 ROBERTS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    187 Roberts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO OUTBUILDINGS (SHEDS) AND VEGETATION REMOVAL GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    391 MAIN CREEK ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TO CONSTRUCT AN OUTBUILDING (SHED) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLANS
    219 Tucks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • DEVELOP A DAM AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    119 VALLEY VIEW LANE MAIN RIDGE 3928In progress
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTBUILDING (FARM SHED), TWO WATER TANKS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1222 Mornington-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE USE OF THE LAND FOR A ONE DAY PUBLIC EVENT (RUNNING EVENT) GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    365 Purves RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    233 Main Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • DEVELOP A DAM AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1421 Mornington-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP EARTHWORKS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    404 Shands RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A HORSE ARENA AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    233 Main Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED (ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURE) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    18 Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1476 Mornington-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    31 Old Main Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    155 Waterfall Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    SUMMERHILL-FARMPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    404 Shands RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED - VICSMART
    233 Main Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • REPLACEMENT OUTBUILDING - VICSMART
    356 Baldrys 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

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 · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Main Ridge Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
29
Parks (OSM)
0

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
43.0/100
National rank
2700th in Australia
State rank
531st in VIC
Peer rank
#62 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#173 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
62%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime4
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime1
  • B49 Other Theftcrime1
  • Main Ridge Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • A new single storey bungalow as a detached extension to the existing dwelling.planning1368 Mornington-Flinders RoadLodged 15 Apr 2021 · Lapsed
  • AMENDMENTplanning150 SHANDS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Lodged 26 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amending the plans endorsed under the permit generally involving: ¿ The addition of a studio and pergolaplanning1476 MORNINGTON-FLINDERS ROAD MAIN RIDGE 3928Lodged 29 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF NEW REPLACE COLOUR BOND WITH TILESplanning51 UPLANDS DRIVE MAIN RIDGE 3928Lodged 06 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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