Somerville VIC, 3912
Somerville Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Somerville, VIC 3912 as your next move? It's an excellent first step to evaluate if the suburb is going to suit your personal needs. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Somerville property prices, market trends & demographics to help you make an informed decision about your next home or investment.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Somerville, continue reading for a brief history lesson to find out more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Somerville is a suburb 55 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. It is part of the Western Port urban enclave, including Tyabb, Hastings, Crib Point, and Bittern. The 2016 census says Somerville had a population of 11,336.
Living in Somerville A railway station serves Somerville on the Stony Point Line. A bus service also runs through the town on the way to Frankston. The Yaringa Marina provides boat access to the Western Port.
Somerville has a vast shopping district that has Coles, Woolworths, Target, and some other shops. It also has several hotels, including the Somerville Hotel.
There are several public and private schools in Somerville. It has three primary schools and one secondary school, Somerville Secondary College. Students also commute to other schools nearby in Frankston, Mornington, and other areas.
Parks and recreational areas also abound in Somerville. These include the Fruitgrowers Reserve, the Jones Road Oval, and other smaller playgrounds.
Inghams, a major Australian poultry supplier and producer, also has a large factory north of Somerville and employs many employees.
History of Somerville The Somerville Post Office was established in 1870 and was served by a railway. Somerville then grew into an orchard town and became known in the 1900s for its fruit produce. By the 1980s and 1990s, the creation of housing estates led to a population boom.
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