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VIC · Mornington Peninsula Council

Somers, 3927

Current weather

10.6°CLight drizzle

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

Desirability score

46.5/100

2169th in Australia

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Somers is a small locality in the Mornington Peninsula area, home to around 1,857 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 72 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-34%), roughly 38.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 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
1,857
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,906
Dwelling vacancy
39.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
456 of 1,147
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
52.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
46 / 16 / 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)
72
Against the person
3
Against property
56
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 619 residents
State safety percentile
34.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage7
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle27
  • B49 Other Theft5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order12

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA
1,045
  • Somers Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Somers School CampPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Coolart Wetlands/Lord Somers Rd
  • Gregory Ave/Tasman Rd
  • South Beach Rd/Tasman Rd
  • The Promenade/Parklands Ave
  • Tower Hill Rd/South Beach Rd

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).

110 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    19 PARKLANDS AVENUE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONVERTING DOUBLE GARAGE INTO RUMPUS ROOM
    9 CHARLES COURT SOMERS 3927Lapsed
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, AN OUTBUILDING, AND ASSOCIATED WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    48 SOUTH BEACH ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    62 TASMAN ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    7 KAY COURT SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    11 TI TREE COURT SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    88 PALM BEACH GROVE SOMERS 3927Lapsed
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    8 HENDON AVENUE SOMERS 3927NOD issued by a delegate
  • VEGETATION REMOVAL
    2 AIREYS COURT SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    5 GREGORY AVENUE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • DWELLING ALTERATION AND ADDITIONS
    323 SANDY POINT ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A TENNIS COURT, VEGETATION REMOVAL, AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    20 CAMPSIE COURT SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    77 ALEXANDRA AVENUE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REMOVABLE CABIN (SITE 46) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    93 CAMP HILL ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, FENCING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    37 TASMAN ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCT A SHED
    35 LORD SOMERS ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TREE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    61 KENNEDY ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND ASSOCIATE WORKS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    8 VICTORIA AVENUE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PARTIAL DEMOLITION, DWELLING ADDITIONS, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    86 PALM BEACH GROVE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING BOATSHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    7 Western Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • SHED - VICSMART
    9 WESTERN PARK ROAD SOMERS 3927Withdrawn
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    14 SOUTH BEACH ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    2 Beach Hill AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING EXTENSION/ALTERATIONS, GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS.
    30 SOUTH BEACH ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VIC SMART - SUNROOM/VERANDAH
    14 South Beach RoadWithdrawn

  • May 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING (DOUBLE STOREY), ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING BOAT SHED, VEGETATION REMOVAL, FENCING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    15 SOUTH SEA ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT A DWELLING AND GARAGE, INCLUDING VEGETATION REMOVAL
    19 Parklands AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    27 Ocean View CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING A DETACHED GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
    84 CAMP HILL ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK - VICSMART
    11 Western Park RoadWithdrawn
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS
    12 Eyre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
    26 BURKE ROAD SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    92 Tasman RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP A RETAINING WALL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    10 Zarah CourtWithdrawn

  • March 2021

  • REMOVAL OF ONE TREE
    24 Parklands AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    15 Beach Hill AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    15 Oxley CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    23 VICTORIA AVENUE SOMERS 3927Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS (TO EXISTING BUILDING) AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    56 South CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS, OUTBUILDINGS, VEGETATION REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS
    23 Campsie CourtPermit 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

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banksia SquarePark
  • Coolart Wetlands & HomesteadPark
  • Garden SquarePark
  • Koala Court ReservePark
  • Nisson Court ReservePark
  • R . W. Stone ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
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

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • COOLARTNH0759
  • LORD SOMERS CAMPNH2292

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
15
Parks (OSM)
8

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
46.5/100
National rank
2169th in Australia
State rank
459th in VIC
Peer rank
#19 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#52 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime7
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime27
  • B49 Other Theftcrime5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime12
  • COOLARTheritageNH0759
  • LORD SOMERS CAMPheritageNH2292
  • Banksia Squaregovernmentpark
  • Coolart Wetlands & Homesteadgovernmentpark
  • Garden Squaregovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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