Edithvale, VIC 3196

Edithvale is a Coastal enclave with vibes... (about to boom)

My partner and I moved to Edithvale a few years ago after living in Elwood/Brighton and Hawthorn East. We’re both professionals, uni-educated, and share a love of the beach, nature, art, travel and food. Edithvale instantly felt like home - it has that relaxed, authentic coastal feel without being a stuffy suburb.

The community vibe is amazing - our street is mostly young families with a few long-term locals, and everyone is genuinely friendly (people literally wait for you when driving down the street). It’s a beautiful, harmonious place to live.

The beach here is crystal clear, easily one of the best stretches in Melbourne.

Shops and cafés are evolving fast with a $3M investment into the village streetscape already underway. We love Soul Press for health foods and matcha iced lattes, and the new infrared sauna and plunge spot has been a great addition. A Pilates studio and premium gelato store are on the way, and IGA covers everyday staples. Woolworths is also under construction just a few hundred metres away - a game-changer for convenience. There are also tennis courts, golf, and plenty of local sport. For dining and nightlife, Mordialloc is only minutes away with restaurants, bars and boutiques, and you can even cycle there along the wetlands track.

Location is a huge plus - easy access to both bayside and the inner east. Express trains get you to South Yarra in around 30 minutes, Southland is just 15 minutes for shopping, and you’ve got seamless access to the Mornington Peninsula for wineries, beaches and water activities.

Edithvale feels like a coastal village with real community spirit. With major investment already flowing in, lifestyle amenities expanding, and bayside property still relatively undervalued compared to Brighton or Elwood, it’s clear this suburb is on the cusp of a boom.

I love 💕 swimming at Edithvale beach 🏖️ My fav spot

Love the family friendliness, and being close to beach

No big shopping centers. No Kmart/BigW/Bunnings. Far from most job hubs. I have no idea why this suburb ranked No. 1

One of the safest suburbs I’ve lived in. The neighbourhood are friendly. There’s the wetlands and the bike track for outdoor adventure. The beach is beautiful and not so crowded… it’s been upgraded so it looks modern with heaps of public toilets and a coffee shop that’s awesome right on the beachfront. Train station is right across in which has also been upgraded. Just a lovely homely spot.

The suburb is great. At the furthest you are a ten minute walk from the fabulously clean beach with its white soft sand and clear water. Is has some decent little cafes down there and a new station that has just been completed, making pedestrian access to the beach safer and easier. The beach isn’t as crowded as Chelsea even at its busiest since Edithvale shopping area is smaller and doesn’t have a Woolies or lots of fast food joints! The wetlands and running/biking tracks are great for walks etc too (a life-saver in lockdown). Don’t forget the cafe and coffee stop at the Edithvale General Store for great coffee, food and community banter!

I absolutely love living in Edithvale. It has such a beautiful, community feel you just can't get past. It's one of those suburbs where you walk past someone and they always smile and say hello! The beach is stunning, and is lined with great cafes, restaurants and shops. It lights up in Summer! Plus, they are currently building the new Edithvale station, which I'm sure will be an asset to the area (and is located right next to the beach, conveniently). Down the other end of Edithvale you have the wetlands...perfect for bike riders, runners, or people like me who want a relaxing place to walk their puppy! Lastly, you can't go past picking up a coffee at Edithvale General store in the middle of the suburb.
A great primary school, great cafes, and great parks, wetland and beach...I'd highly reccommend Edithvale to anyone wanting a sea change :)

Edithvale has the best beach, lovely neighbours and great cafes like the Crowded Hour and Edithvale General Store.

Edithvale is a perfect suburb. We love the white sand and crystal clear water. The neighbours are very friendly.

I love Edithvale! This suburb has so much to offer; not only is it surrounded by great amenities including the golf courses, recreation reserve, wetlands (walking & cycling tracks), cafes, parks and of course the beach, it also has a great school (Edithvale Primary School), which has a lovely community feel; everyone will know your name if you‘re one of the many parents walking their children to school every morning!

An easy commute to the city on the train, and only a few minute’s drive to the freeway as well.

I‘ve been fortunate to work in Real Estate in Edithvale for a number of years, and what is great about this area is definitely the people; very friendly locals and a safe area to live and work in. I would recommend anyone looking for a beautiful setting to raise their family to check out Edithvale.

- Kimberley Ferguson - Real Estate Agent Edithvale - OBrien Real Estate