Baxter sits 61 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 51 minutes by car. Census data records 2,166 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $77,636 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $360 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,690. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the suburb boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Baxter a good suburb?
Baxter scores a B (56/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on safety.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Some car dependence
Walkability 58/100 · 61.1 km · 51 min drive to Melbourne
Around the state median
Median $754K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 89/100 · Flood 0/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 40 · 2,166 residents
Liveability Rating
56 / 100 · Ranked #325 in VICEach bar is Baxter's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
56 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBaxter's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $754,000, about 1% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$753,750
37% below its 5 neighbours (median $1,200,000)
Based on 78 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 19 days — median across 7 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 57 sales $748K
- 4 bed 17 sales $852K
Units
$650,000
15% below its 3 neighbours (median $762,500)
Based on 13 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 25 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $600K
- 3 bed 8 sales $666K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Baxter are currently listed at around $755,000 on average. Based on 5 houses listed in the past six months.
$755K
5 houses listed in the last 6 months.
6 of the suburb's 901 dwellings (0.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Baxter rent for around $650 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$650/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
4 rentals advertised against an estimated 154 rented homes (2.6%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$650/week ($34,000 a year) on a $755,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
1 active Airbnb listing: 1 whole home and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.1% 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 Baxter safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Baxter sits in the high band, with 278 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 34% on the prior year.
278 offences
34.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202525 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
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
One school serve Baxter, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Baxter Primary School leads the pack.
- • 216 students in one school (avg 216)
Primary
Walkability
Baxter is somewhat walkable on foot — at 58/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Baxter.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 8.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 4.3 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 3 min
- Span of service
- 16.4 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Baxter.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 46%
- Premises covered
- 1,083
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
The ABS scores 5 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Baxter is home to about 2,200 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $78,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,166
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$77,636/yr
Census Median Rent
$360/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,690/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$40,248/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.7%
Total Dwellings
901
Owner-Occupier Rate
82.9%
Houses
87.3%
Rental Stress
24.1%
Mortgage Stress
26.1%
Work From Home
15.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
21 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 148 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.8%
- Employment Rate
- 61.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.9%
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 (0.1%) 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.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,042 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (24 of 1,140).
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 83%
- Infrastructure and transport 8%
- Residential 7%
- Zones under 1% 1%
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.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 20.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.98 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Dandenong monitoring station, 24.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Frankston Beach, 6.9 kmwarm summers — mild winters.
- Elevation
- 51 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- 24.5°C
- 4 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.3°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.4 kmPoultry ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 3911, 28 of 3,282 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (46 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3911, 605 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,352 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 40 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.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3911 in 2025-26. The most was 36, in 2002-03.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
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 $753,750 this is $3,750 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 Paul Mercurio Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paul Mercurio ALP | 51.4% | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| 2018 | Neale Burgess LP | 51.1% | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| 2014 | Neale Burgess LP | 51.2% | 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.
Looking at a specific address in Baxter?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Nearby suburbs
Frankston South VIC 3199
Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Somerville VIC 3912
Pearcedale VIC 3912
Langwarrin South VIC 3911
Moorooduc VIC 3933
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Common questions about Baxter
Is Baxter a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Baxter is high (89/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Baxter?
Baxter has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Baxter a good place to live?
Baxter has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (56/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Baxter?
Baxter, VIC had a population of 2,166 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Baxter, VIC?
The postcode for Baxter, VIC is 3911.
How far is Baxter from Melbourne?
Baxter is 61 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 51 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Baxter?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Baxter was $77,636 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 Baxter?
The median advertised rent in Baxter is $650 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Baxter?
The median age of residents in Baxter was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Baxter?
There is 1 school inside the Baxter boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Baxter walkable?
Baxter scores 58/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Baxter?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Baxter (Dandenong) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.8 µg/m³. That puts Baxter below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Baxter?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Baxter, Frankston Beach (6.9 km away), summer days average 24.5°C, winter nights 8.3°C, and 4 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Baxter?
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 Baxter belong to?
Baxter 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 Baxter?
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 Baxter?
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 Baxter in?
Baxter 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
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 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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