Bonbeach, VIC 3196
Suburb within the Kingston local government area, part of the Melbourne (Greater) Region in Victoria. Ranked 73rd best suburb by locals.
Great for
- Schools
- Internet access
- Gym and fitness
- Parks and recreation
- Public transport
Not great for
- No ratings yet
Who lives here?
- Families With Kids
- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
- Beach Lovers
Reviews of Bonbeach, VIC
"The Gateway to everything"
Bonbeach is one of Melbourne's best little secrets. The Gateway to the Peninsula with FWY access just around the corner and the CBD in just under an hour. The ever so popular destination during the warmer months where the sands of Bonbeach are usualy peaceful yet in Winter you can find many walking their pets! Renowned Kinder and Primary Schools, Sporting Clubs and beautiful walking and cycling tracks that can be used all year round. This neighborhood is a safe and happy place to be for all families and visitors.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Beautiful Bonbeach!"
Whether you live locally or commute to Melbourne via the nearby Peninsula Link and Mornington Peninsula Freeway, this area offers a lifestyle of convenience and comfort.
Bonbeach is one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing and most desirable locations for many reasons. An affluent demographic of prospective occupants are seeing enormous value in the lifestyle elements this great city offers!
* Gorgeous beach
* Multitude of Restaurants, Cafes and Entertainment Options
* Ever-Expanding Collection of Shopping Outlets
* Proximity to Melbourne as well as the Mornington Peninsula
Stacey Kennedy
Leasing Division Manager
Ash Marton Realty
0455 446 799
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
"Beautiful Beach Lifestyle"
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Best Beach"
Great suburb, best beach and family friendly. Has lots of ovals and walking paths for a stroll with the dogs. White sand and blue water. Good cafes and theres a bottle shop. Not much more needed.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Living In Bonbeach Review"
Pros:
* One of the best beaches in Victoria
* Close To Public Transport (Train Station)
Cons: The train station is very outdated with no public toilets, Bonbeach station needs a upgrade so does few other stations on the Frankston train line.
I think all train stations should have public toilets to be honest incase someone needs to go.
* What could be better: There should be more cafes & restaurants between Carrum & Aspendale a lot of empty old shops which I think is a waste.
Other Than that it's great to live in bonbeach.
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"Full of dog poo"
I live here and cannot wait to get out - so much dog poo everywhere. Try walking from Mernda Avenue or Mascot along the sea inlet path to Carrum train station. Also, loads of dog owners ignore the beach rules - given up sunbathing on the beach as hassled by dogs. Lot of barking as well - this dull suburb has put me off dogs completely. It's a pretty boring place and facilities are very limited - you have to go to Carrum and not much there - tired and run down. At least it has a train station and beach. I'm moving to Sandringham or South Yarra - much more buzzy, better demographic and facilities
"Moved from Patterson Lakes"
Bonbeach has always been an out of the way afterthought until I moved out of Patterson Lakes after 20 years, where I watched it grow and grow and get over populated with traffic, one road in one out - then there is Carrum Station dog leg to contend with... No thanks. So we moved across to Bonbeach - not an estate and easy access to a glorious sandy beach - Im originally from Hampton so I know the difference between clean and polluted. That said, its a suburb all on its own with a laid back vibe. Safe and 'just affordable' 'just' so if your thinking of buying here don't bother ;) as you would start a trend- Im not sure if that is a good thing or not. It could do with a couple of Restaurants and cafe's so anyone wanting to open up (I am sure there are restaurateurs out there that would) go for it the locals will love you for it.). Love the place, looking forward to the years ahead.
Great for
- Summer Vibes
- East Link access without being too close - Nepean Highway - South West links and CBD.
- Springvale Road access - Train Line - Vehicle access to all points in or out are fantastic. - Its on a GRID - no dead end estates.
- Beach
- Parks
- River
Not great for
- No nightlife
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
"Gets better and better"
Lived here a few yrs ago and miss it terribly. Crazy good beach, ovals and easy to access everything. A few more cafes would be good, but you're so close to so many. It's a small suburb that is attractive to everyone. I miss it but can't afford to move back there
Great for
- Beach
- Parks
- River
Not great for
- No nightlife
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Beach Lovers
"Great little community with access to the city"
Not sure where the negative reviews some from. Trains run to the city every ten minutes. Bus routes through the town. Some great cafes have sprung up in the last few years, with a five minute walk to Chelsea and their shops. Not the most happening place but a great place to live with the beach nearby.
Great for
- Beach
- Parks
- River
Not great for
- None!
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Beach Lovers

In all I have said below, I must agree. If your renting and can move around like that Sandy and Hampton are a preference or for a cool $2M. and min $600 pwk in rent for a below average place - dont thing there are no dogs under the City of Bayside because there ARE and they have RIGHTS too. Huge dog community right there.