Hmas CerberusVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3920 · Mornington Peninsula
Daily life in Hmas Cerberus is heavily influenced by its function as a military base, with a high labour force participation rate of 93.4% and a very low unemployment rate of 0.9%. The community has a strong sense of purpose and structure, with most residents working full-time. Commuting patterns are unique, with only 12.1% driving cars and 9.7% working from home, reflecting the self-contained nature of the base.
The read
What living here is actually like
Hmas Cerberus is a unique community primarily centered around a military training base, with a total population of 1,122. The median age is notably young at 21 years, significantly lower than the Victorian average of 38, reflecting the nature of the community. The gender distribution is skewed with 71.7% male and 28.3% female residents, indicative of the military environment. The majority of the population is involved in the Defence industry, accounting for 93.3% of employment, which shapes the suburb's character and daily life.
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
Hmas Cerberus · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Investors | 65 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| Families | 55 |
| First home buyers | 50 |
| Retirees | 40 |
Why investors score highest
The signals doing the work
- High rental percentage at 96.2%
- Stable employment in Defence industry
- Low vacancy risk due to military base
- Median weekly rent of $260 provides consistent income
Against the state
How Hmas Cerberus 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 | 93.3% |
| Townhouses | 3.8% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 9.7% |
| Drove a car | 12.1% |
| Public transport | 4.2% |
| Walked only | 61.7% |
| Car passenger | 0.3% |
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 personal weekly income of $1,087 (vs VIC median $1,759 household)
- Extremely low unemployment rate at 0.9% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- Predominantly Defence industry employment at 93.3%
- High percentage of separate houses at 93.3% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Young median age of 21 years (vs VIC 38 years)
Things to be aware of
- Limited diversity in employment opportunities outside Defence
- High rental percentage at 96.2% (vs VIC 28.5%)
- Low percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees at 12.3% (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited work-from-home opportunities at 9.7% (vs VIC 25.7%)
- Skewed gender distribution with 71.7% male
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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.