Cape SchanckVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3939 · Mornington Peninsula
Daily life in Cape Schanck is characterized by a relaxed, coastal lifestyle. With 33.7% of the workforce working from home, the suburb offers a conducive environment for remote work. The majority of residents drive to work, with 45.8% using a car, reflecting the suburban nature of the area. The community has a high level of home ownership, with 56.5% of homes owned outright.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Cape Schanck
Houses · 8 houses changed hands in Cape Schanck over the 12 months to August 2026, at a median of $1,340,000 — too few for that figure to be more than a rough guide.
Houses
$1.34m
median of 8 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $984k and $1.46m.
Last sold four to eight months ago
8 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2022
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $1.16m |
| 2024 | $1.47m |
| 2023 | $1.52m |
| 2022 | $2.25m |
Quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Median | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | $1.15m | 6 |
A change is marked low confidence where either quarter had fewer than 30 sales. The medians are real; with a handful of sales the movement between them is mostly which homes happened to change hands, not the market moving.
The read
What living here is actually like
Cape Schanck is a small coastal community with a total population of 568 residents. The median age is 55, significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The suburb has a high percentage of couple households without children at 61.3%, and a relatively low percentage of single-parent households at 7.1%. The area is predominantly composed of separate houses, with 98.6% of dwellings being separate houses, compared to the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Cape Schanck · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 85 |
| Professionals | 75 |
| Families | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 55 aligns with retirement demographics.
- High percentage of homes owned outright at 56.5%.
- Coastal location offers a relaxed lifestyle.
- Low unemployment rate of 2.6% indicates economic stability.
Against the state
How Cape Schanck differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 98.6% |
| Townhouses | 1.9% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 33.7% |
| Drove a car | 45.8% |
| Walked only | 1.1% |
| Car passenger | 1.5% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income of $2,189 per week, above the Victorian average of $1,759.
- Low unemployment rate at 2.6%, significantly below the Victorian average of 5.0%.
- Predominantly English-speaking community with 88.9% speaking only English at home.
- High percentage of professionals at 24.2% of the workforce.
- Significant proportion of residents working from home at 33.7%, higher than the Victorian average of 25.7%.
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age of 55 may not appeal to younger families.
- Limited public transport options available.
- Low rental market presence with only 6.3% of properties rented.
- Predominantly separate houses may limit housing diversity.
- Lower percentage of residents with no health conditions at 56.2%, compared to the Victorian average of 61.0%.
Coming soon to this page
Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.