VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Shoreham, 3916

Current weather

10.6°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 29.3 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10.3° today · 19.9 mm rain

Desirability score

30.8/100

5008th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Shoreham is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 679 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 19 offences in 2026, roughly 28.0 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 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.

Population

Population: 679
Median age: 61
Median household income / week: $2,012
Dwelling vacancy: 50.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 268 of 530
Median monthly mortgage: $2,037
Employment rate: 47.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 13 / 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 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): 19
Against the person: 1
Against property: 15
Rate per 1,000 residents: 28
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 679 residents
State safety percentile: 22.1th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate): 0%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage2
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
B49 Other Theft2

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

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

Nelson St/Frankston-Flinders Rd
Nelson St/Frankston-Flinders Rd
Prout Webb Rd/Byrnes Rd
Prout Webb Rd/Byrnes Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

59 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

August 2021
DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS24 Aug 2021
4 OXFORD STREET SHOREHAM 3916NOD issued by a delegate
DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED17 Aug 2021
465 TUCKS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS28 Jul 2021
14 PROUT WEBB ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
USE AND DEVELOP THE LAND FOR A DWELLING, REMOVE NATIVE VEGETATION, CONSTRUCT A DRIVEWAY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS26 Jul 2021
340 TUCKS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916NOD issued by a delegate
CONSTRUCT A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS12 Jul 2021
465 TUCKS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Withdrawn
THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKS FOR AN ACCESS PATH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS09 Jul 2021
4305 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916In progress
CROSS OVER02 Jul 2021
495 Tucks RoadNo permit required
June 2021
DEVELOP A DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS28 Jun 2021
4 BEACH ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS22 Jun 2021
4295 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DWELLING ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS17 Jun 2021
8 PINE GROVE SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS17 Jun 2021
9-11 CLIFF ROAD SHOREHAM 3916NOD issued by a delegate
DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS16 Jun 2021
1 BYRNES ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DWELLING ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS11 Jun 2021
22 MARINE PARADE SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT DWELLING, OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS09 Jun 2021
15 HORNE ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS WITH ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS08 Jun 2021
24 VIEW COURT SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, A STUDIO AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS08 Jun 2021
9 MARINE PARADE SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
DEVELOP A DWELLING, OUTBUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS28 May 2021
3/22A PROUT WEBB ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTBUILDING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS13 May 2021
4295 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS06 May 2021
20 PROUT WEBB ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
DWELLING ADDITIONS23 Apr 2021
15 Marine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS15 Apr 2021
32 Nelson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DECKING, PERGOLA AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS22 Mar 2021
540 Tucks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DECK AND PERGOLA04 Mar 2021
540 Tucks RoadWithdrawn
February 2021
THE DEVELOPMENT DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, SHED OUTBUILDING, HABITABLE OUTBUILDING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS11 Feb 2021
2 Pier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS.09 Feb 2021
54 Nelson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, A CARPORT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS05 Feb 2021
656 Tucks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS04 Feb 2021
481 Tucks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
VICSMART - 2 X COLOURBOND HORSE STABLES08 Jan 2021
115 Punty LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 12 proposals

December 2020
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS24 Dec 2020
36-42 CORYULE STREET SHOREHAM 3916NOD issued by a delegate
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, A STUDIO, A GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDNCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS22 Dec 2020
19 Marine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS18 Dec 2020
60-62 Marine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, A GARAGE, SHED, THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS14 Dec 2020
13 Nelson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING30 Nov 2020
4115 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DETACHED RELOCATABLE DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS16 Nov 2020
34 Hilltop CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP A DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS02 Nov 2020
10 PINE GROVE SHOREHAM 3916NOD issued by a delegate
PERGOLA - VICSMART02 Nov 2020
4195 Frankston-Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
THE Development OF DWELLING ADDITONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS29 Oct 2020
101 Byrnes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS15 Oct 2020
52 Nelson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
THE REMOVAL OF 5 TREES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS22 Sep 2020
1 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
DEVELOP A WETLAND AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS18 Sep 2020
535-555 Tucks 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 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Fire station
Fountain
St Peter's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
Byrnes Road, Shoreham
Shoreham Post OfficePost Box
Pier 10 WineryWinery
10 Shoreham Road

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

Flinders Somers Coastal ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

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

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

LYNCROFTNH1909

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 4
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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 30.8/100
National rank: 5008th in Australia
State rank: 977th in VIC
Peer rank: #62 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank: #104 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence: 70%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

B21 Criminal Damagecrime2
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime2
B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime3
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime3
B49 Other Theftcrime2
LYNCROFTheritageNH1909
Flinders Somers Coastal Reservegovernmentpark
CONSTRUCT A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANSplanning465 TUCKS ROAD SHOREHAM 3916Lodged 12 Jul 2021 · Withdrawn
CROSS OVERplanning495 Tucks RoadLodged 02 Jul 2021 · No permit required
DECK AND PERGOLAplanning540 Tucks RoadLodged 04 Mar 2021 · Withdrawn

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
Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
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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