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Victoria · Postcode 3920
Hmas Cerberus postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 68 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Hmas Cerberus at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Hmas Cerberus ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Hmas Cerberus vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hmas Cerberus | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,323 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 21 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3920 covers Hmas Cerberus, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 68 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Mornington Peninsula.
According to the 2021 Census, Hmas Cerberus has a population of 1,124 with a median age of 21. The median weekly household income is $2,323, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 48 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Hmas Cerberus includes a median weekly rent of $260, 104 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hmas Cerberus scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Hmas Cerberus is part of the Mornington Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Hmas Cerberus details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3920 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,124 |
| Median Age | 21 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,323/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,087/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population Density | 73/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 104 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.3943 |
| Longitude | 145.209 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 68 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Local Government | Mornington Peninsula |
| Federal Electorate | Flinders |
| State Electorate | Hastings (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 108 (9.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 639 (56.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 315 (28.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 57 (5.1%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 39 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 6 (0.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 40 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 53 (48.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (15.5%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.