Main Ridge, VIC 3928 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Main Ridge is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3928, home to 453 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mornington Peninsula local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$354 /wk
Population453
Median age56
Area28.7 km²
To CBD66 km
LGAMornington Peninsula

Demographics

Population
453
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$2,166 /week
Median personal income
$1,081 /week
Median family income
$2,531 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.6
Local government area
Mornington Peninsula
Statistical region (SA4)
Mornington Peninsula
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Flinders
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$354 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,550
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Red Hill Consolidated School Primary · Government
  • Dromana Primary School Primary · Government
  • Peninsula Specialist College Special · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 63.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.2% of the 322 resolvable premises in Main Ridge. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 97.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 15 across postcode 3928 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 14 property offences, 1 drug offences.
  • Wider Mornington Peninsula LGA: 7,089 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Main Ridge?

Main Ridge (VIC 3928) had 453 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Mornington Peninsula local government area.

What is the median rent in Main Ridge?

The median advertised rent in Main Ridge is $354/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Main Ridge?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Main Ridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Red Hill Consolidated School (3.9 km), Dromana Primary School (6.4 km), Peninsula Specialist College (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Main Ridge?

Main Ridge is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Main Ridge?

Across postcode 3928, 15 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (14), drug offences (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Main Ridge?

In Main Ridge, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (63.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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