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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Moorooduc, 3933

Current weather

10.6°CThunderstorm

91% humidity · 32.1 km/h wind · 12.1° / 10.6° today · 18.6 mm rain

Desirability score

31.8/100

4822nd in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Moorooduc is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 1,004 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 120 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+24%), roughly 119.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 8 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,004
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,256
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
23 of 372
Median monthly mortgage
$3,033
Employment rate
66.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
35 / 0 / 4

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)
120
Against the person
15
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
119.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State safety percentile
80th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • B49 Other Theft17
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer10
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,035
  • Moorooduc Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Derril Rd/Mornington-Tyabb Rd
  • Derril Rd/Mornington-Tyabb Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

8 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD, DERRIL ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD, DERRIL ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.DERRIL ROAD, MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD26 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 27/06/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD, DERRIL ROAD26 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 06/09/2025 and 19/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY05 Sep 2025 – 18 Aug 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 06/09/2025 and 19/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PENINSULA LINK IN-BUNGOWER RAMP OF, PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY05 Sep 2025 – 18 Aug 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 06/09/2025 and 19/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MOOROODUC-PENINSULA LINK IN RAMP ON, MOOROODUC HIGHWAY05 Sep 2025 – 18 Aug 2026
  • PenLink activities occurring between 06/09/2025 and 19/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MORNINGTON-TYABB-PENINSULA LINK IN RAMP ON, MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD05 Sep 2025 – 18 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

39 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • August 2021

  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DEPENDENT PERSON UNIT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS.
    238 ERAMOSA ROAD WEST MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARTHWORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    222 MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD MOOROODUC 3933NOD issued by a delegate
  • REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DWELLING WITH A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    1482 STUMPY GULLY ROAD MOOROODUC 3933NOD issued by a delegate
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    480 MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, CONSTRUCT AND USE AN ILLUMINATED TENNIS COURT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1540 STUMPY GULLY ROAD MOOROODUC 3933NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    208 MORNINGTON-TYABB ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1154 STUMPY GULLY ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL STORE AND CARPORT (ASSOCIATED WITH A SECTION 1 USE) AND A WATER TANK AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1540 Stumpy Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    DEVILBEND GOLF COURSE MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A POOL HOUSE
    13 SUMNER ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, OUTBUILDING AND CARPORT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    6 SHAW ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Planning application to remove a Section 173 Agreement
    1061 Stumpy Gully RoadWithdrawn

  • March 2021

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS.
    1061 STUMPY GULLY ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1469 Stumpy Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SIGNAGE
    320 Bentons RoadLapsed
  • The construction of a semi-wrap around covered verandah and deck to an existing dwelling. As well as minor alterations to the existing dwelling: a weatherboard cladding and conversion of some windows to french doors.
    1469 Stumpy Gully RoadWithdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    432 Bentons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    997 Moorooduc HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING, BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE EXISTING USE OF THE LAND FOR THE PURPOSES OF A TRACTOR DEALERSHIP INCLUDING FARM SUPPLIES SALES AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    997 Moorooduc HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • November 2020

  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    1247 Stumpy Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    286 Coolart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTBUILDING (HORSE SHED) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS.
    120 Graydens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • DEPENDANT PERSONS UNIT
    Sherwood FarmPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CREATE ACCESS (SECOND CROSSOVER) TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1 AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    192 Coolart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • DWELLING ADDTIONS
    150 Males RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND WORK INCLUDING INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO AN OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    Moorooduc ReservePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    480 Mornington-Tyabb RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • USE OF THE LAND FOR A CELLAR DOOR (TEMPORARY 6-MONTH PERIOD) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1203 Stumpy Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ADDITIONS TO FOUR (4) EXISTING POULTRY SHEDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POULTRY SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    890 Derril RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    1110 Derril RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    247 Eramosa Road WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • MACHINERY STORAGE SHED GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    480 Derril RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    13 Sumner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING AND BUILDING ADDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A WINERY AND CELLAR DOOR SALES, CHANGE IN LIQUOR LICENCE , INCREASE IN THE AREA IN WHICH LIQUOR IS ALLOWED TO BE CONSUMED OR SUPPLIED WITHIN AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    220 Mornington-Tyabb RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • USE THE LAND FOR A CELLAR DOOR, USE THE LAND TO SELL/CONSUME LIQUOR, CONSTRUCT A CROSSOVER AND CAR PARKING AREA AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    1203 STUMPY GULLY ROAD MOOROODUC 3933Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLANS
    987 Moorooduc HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1495 Stumpy Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    261 Eramosa Road WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A PLANT NURSERY AND CONTRACTORS DEPOT INCLUDING ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS AND VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    317 BUNGOWER ROAD MOOROODUC 3933NOD issued by a delegate

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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Peninsula HoneyFarm
  • Post Box

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Moorooduc Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Grasshopperschildcare

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)
14
Parks (OSM)
1

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
31.8/100
National rank
4822nd in Australia
State rank
933rd in VIC
Peer rank
#37 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#372 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime7
  • B49 Other Theftcrime17
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officercrime10
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime9
  • Little Grasshopperschildcarechildcare
  • Moorooduc Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • ADDITIONS TO FOUR (4) EXISTING POULTRY SHEDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POULTRY SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANSplanning890 Derril RoadLodged 26 Jun 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANSplanning997 Moorooduc HighwayLodged 23 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTBUILDING (HORSE SHED) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS.planning120 Graydens RoadLodged 26 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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