Bonbeach
VIC 3196 • Greater Melbourne
About Bonbeach
Bonbeach is a relaxed bayside suburb on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, located within the City of Kingston approximately 35 kilometres southeast of the CBD. With around 6,900 residents and nearly 32% parkland coverage, it offers a quieter alternative to busier coastal neighbours. The suburb sits at just 7 metres elevation along the shores of Port Phillip Bay, with a median income of around $54,500 reflecting comfortable middle-class demographics.
The suburb combines beach lifestyle with village convenience. Bonbeach Village Shopping Centre and local cafes serve daily needs, while the train station provides direct city access. The foreshore walking trails and proximity to Patterson Lakes add to its appeal. Bonbeach attracts families and sea-changers seeking genuine bayside living without the premium prices of suburbs further north. It's unpretentious Melbourne coastal living at its best.
Bonbeach falls under postcode 3196 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Carrum (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Breeze Street
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194 Thames Promenade
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Argyle Avenue
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Edithvale Road
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362 Station Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 360
- 2. New Zealand 183
- 3. India 59
- 4. China 55
- 5. Scotland 55
- 6. South Africa 51
- 7. United States 49
- 8. Philippines 40
- 9. Thailand 32
- 10. Germany 30
- 11. Ireland 30
- 12. Netherlands 27
- 13. Italy 25
- 14. Mauritius 25
- 15. Sri Lanka 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
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