Statistics and data

Conducted in conjunction with Metropolis research the 2025 Mornington Peninsula Business survey had 372 responses from across all industries and regions of the Peninsula.

Questions covered topics on:

• Business profile
• Employment
• Business confidence
• Business turnover
• Business Challenges and issues
• Business support activities: events, workshops training & services

Results of the survey are being used to guide future programs, training, and support services tailored for our local businesses.

Take a look at the (PDF, 263KB)2025 Business Survey Summary(PDF, 2MB)

To monitor economic activity across the Mornington Peninsula, we have developed a series of township reports. These reports give insights into the local population, the number and type of local businesses, and spending patterns. 

• Hastings(PDF, 80KB)
• Mornington(PDF, 75KB)
• Mount Eliza(PDF, 74KB)
• Rosebud(PDF, 74KB)
• Somerville(PDF, 74KB)
• Sorrento(PDF, 74KB)

You can also compare township data to regional data

• Mornington Peninsula(PDF, 78KB)

The data is based on a combination of data sources and reflects the most up to data data at the time. 

Research into the co-working and shared office space sector in the Mornington Peninsula & Frankston area was undertaken in response to the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Economic Development and Tourism Strategy which aims to strengthen small businesses in the region.

The project focused on examining the current state, usage, demand, and needs for business coworking spaces and serviced offices in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

Its aims were to identify best practices, understand the requirements to support new business ideas and growth, and ultimately foster a supportive environment for small business development and innovation in the region.

Read the full Co-working Spaces Report(PDF, 386KB)

Over the years other research has been carried out. Some of these reports remain relevant as they provide historical context

• 2015 Nursery Audit
• 2013 Equine Report
• 2014 Agriculture Audit
  
• 2014 Aquaculture Audit