Baxter
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Baxter is a quaint semi-rural suburb on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. It offers a relaxed village feel, with access to parks, local shops, and transport links to Melbourne and the coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,166
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.20°, 145.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
50.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.