Arthurs Seat is a suburb in Victoria, 89 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Population is 414; the median age is 48 and the median household income is $104,780 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The suburb grew 5.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $435 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,184. Arthurs Seat is characterised by high bushfire risk and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataArthurs Seat's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.54 million, roughly 17% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,545,000
99% above its 5 neighbours (median $775,000)
Based on 16 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 31 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $1.32M
- 4 bed 5 sales $1.61M
Land
$830,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Arthurs Seat are currently listed at around $2.65 million on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$2.65M
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 148 dwellings (2.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025106 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 28% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3936.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
20 active Airbnb listings: 20 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 8.4% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Arthurs Seat safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Arthurs Seat sits in the moderate band, with 21 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 62% on the prior year.
21 offences
61.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20259 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Arthurs Seat is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Arthurs Seat.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 42%
- Premises covered
- 271
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mornington Peninsula: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Arthurs Seat is home to 414 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $105,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
414
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$104,780/yr
Census Median Rent
$435/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,184/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$49,504/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
60.8%
Total Dwellings
148
Owner-Occupier Rate
91.2%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
21.6%
Mortgage Stress
25.0%
Work From Home
40.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.3%
- Employment Rate
- 63.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 52.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
7% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (15 of 218).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,659 a year through Mornington Peninsula based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 58%
- Parks and recreation 30%
- Residential 8%
- Infrastructure and transport 3%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mornington Peninsula
In the year to August 2026, 791 new dwellings were approved across Mornington Peninsula. That mix is 511 houses and 280 units. Approvals are up 9.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Mornington, 17.0 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 253 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.8 km
- 3.2 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 700 mm
- 86 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3936, 146 of 11,773 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (248 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3936, 2,091 rooftop-solar systems totalling 13.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 8,499 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 115 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
2 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3936 in 2025-26, rank 176 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 77, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 3936.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,545,000 this is $795,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Zoe Mckenzie Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zoe Mckenzie | 45.2% | 54.8% | +1.4 |
| 2022 | Zoe Mckenzie | 43.3% | 56.7% | +1.1 |
| 2019 | Greg Hunt | 44.4% | 55.6% | -1.4 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Anthony Marsh Liberal — elected at the May 2026 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sam Groth LP | 50.5% | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| 2018 | Chris Brayne ALP | 50.9% | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| 2014 | Martin Dixon LP | 53.3% | 42.4% | 57.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Arthurs Seat
Is Arthurs Seat a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Arthurs Seat is moderate (59/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Arthurs Seat?
Arthurs Seat has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Arthurs Seat?
Arthurs Seat, VIC had a population of 414 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Arthurs Seat, VIC?
The postcode for Arthurs Seat, VIC is 3936.
How far is Arthurs Seat from Melbourne?
Arthurs Seat is 89 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 74 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Arthurs Seat?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Arthurs Seat was $104,780 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Arthurs Seat?
There are too few current rental listings in Arthurs Seat for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $435, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Arthurs Seat?
The median age of residents in Arthurs Seat was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Arthurs Seat at risk of bushfire?
Arthurs Seat has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Arthurs Seat walkable?
Arthurs Seat scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Arthurs Seat?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Arthurs Seat, Mornington (17 km away), 700 mm of rain a year over 86 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Arthurs Seat?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Arthurs Seat belong to?
Arthurs Seat sits within the Mornington Peninsula local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Arthurs Seat?
The average residential rates bill through Mornington Peninsula is $1,659 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Arthurs Seat?
Across Mornington Peninsula, 791 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 9.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Arthurs Seat in?
Arthurs Seat sits within the federal Division of Flinders, currently held by Zoe Mckenzie (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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