The Mornington Peninsula market continues to attract a diverse range of buyers, but one thing remains consistent – people are buying a lifestyle, not just a home. Recent market commentary shows strong demand for properties that offer lifestyle appeal, space, and long-term value.
The features buyers are asking about most in 2026 include:
- Home office or flexible workspace
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Energy-efficient homes
- Space for caravans, boats, trailers, or additional vehicles
- Low-maintenance gardens
- Walking distance to beaches, cafés, and local amenities
- Acreage properties offering space, privacy, and room for hobbies, horses, sheds, or lifestyle farming
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Energy-efficient homes
- Space for caravans, boats, trailers, or additional vehicles
- Low-maintenance gardens
- Walking distance to beaches, cafés, and local amenities
- Acreage properties offering space, privacy, and room for hobbies, horses, sheds, or lifestyle farming
We're seeing continued interest from families, downsizers, and Melbourne professionals seeking a coastal lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Lifestyle, community, and proximity to the water remain major drawcards.
We're also seeing strong interest in lifestyle properties, with many buyers looking to escape smaller suburban blocks in favour of larger parcels of land that provide flexibility and a sense of space.
Whether it's a coastal retreat, family home, or acreage lifestyle property, buyers are focusing on how a property supports the way they want to live.
If you were buying today, what would be at the top of your wish list?