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Bayside living

Life by the bay varies from peaceful seaside suburbs like Rosebud, to thriving and action-packed metropolis' like St Kilda.

Suburb profiles

Albert Park

Albert Park is an inner suburb located 3 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

Aspendale

Aspendale is bordered by Port Phillip to the west, Mordialloc and Braeside to the north, Edithvale to the south, and Aspendale Gardens to the east.

Aspendale Gardens

Aspendale Gardens is located 27 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Beaumaris

Beaumaris is a beachside suburb about 20 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Bentleigh

Bentleigh is located 13 kilometres south east from the Melbourne CBD

Bentleigh East

Bentleigh East is a suburb 14kms south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Black Rock

Black Rock is a pretty seaside suburb approximately 18km from Melbournes CBD. Like many neighbouring suburbs, the residential development in Black Rock dates partly in the postwar period and due to active conservation movements for the protection of native plants beside roads and on heathlands, Black Rock boasts beautiful surrounds.

Blairgowrie

Bonbeach

Bonbeach is a beautiful beachside suburb in Melbourne about 31km south-east of the CBD.

Brighton

Brighton is a prestigious, coastal suburb approximately 11km south-east of Melbourne's central business district.

Capel Sound

Capel Sound (formerly Rosebud West) is a suburb located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.

Carrum

Carrum is a beachside suburb located 33km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Chelsea

Chelsea is a Melbourne bayside suburb with neighbouring suburbs that include Edithvale and Bonbeach. Chelsea is approximately 30km south-east of the CBD, between Mordialloc and Frankston.

Dromana

Dromana is seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula, nestled between Safety Beach and McCrae, and situated at the foot of the towering peak of Arthurs Seat.

Edithvale

Edithvale is a beachside suburb approximately 28km from Melbourne's CBD.

Frankston

Frankston is an outer-suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 55 km south-east of the CBD, north of the Mornington Peninsula.

Hampton

Hampton is an affluent suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district

Hampton East

Hampton East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Bayside. At the 2016 Census, Hampton East had a population of 4,689.

McCrae

Mentone

Mentone is located approximately 21km south-east of Melbourne's CBD

Middle Park

Middle Park is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

Mordialloc

Mordialloc is a beachside suburb in Melbourne about 24km south-east of the CBD.

Mornington

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, located 57 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

Mount Eliza

Mount Martha

Mount Martha, a residential and beach suburb on the Mornington Peninsula facing Port Phillip Bay, is 6 km south of Mornington and 52 km south of Melbourne.

Newport

Newport is an inner suburb 7 km south-west of the Melbourne CBD

Parkdale

Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 5 km south-west from the Melbourne central business district. It is split between the local government areas of Melbourne and Port Phillip.

Portsea

Rosebud

Originally known as Banksia Point, Rosebud began life as a fishing community in the early 1850s. Rosebud is now a large beach-side centre fronting Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromana.

Rye

Safety Beach

Safety Beach is a bayside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.

Sandringham

Sandringham (colloquially known as Sandy) is an affluent, beachside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located 19km southeast of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Bayside. At the 2011 Census, Sandringham had a population of 9,309.

Sorrento

St Andrews Beach

St Andrews Beach is located on the Bass Strait side of the southern Mornington Peninsula and it is south of Rye.

St Kilda

St Kilda is an inner suburb of the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

St Kilda West

St Kilda West is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

Tootgarook

Williamstown

Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km south-west of Melbourne's central business district in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay.

Suburb profiles by lifestyle

Bayside living

Life by the bay varies from peaceful seaside suburbs like Rosebud, to thriving and action-packed metropolis' like St Kilda.

Blue Chip

Well established and coveted suburbs with strong demand, a history of sustainable property growth, good schools and transport links.

Country life

Looking for fresh air, open spaces and slower pace - a country lifestyle awaits!

Entertainment

We've listed some suburbs that have a great range of exciting things to do... You'll never be bored living here.

Families

Suburbs that are great for raising a family, with excellent schooling options and all the conveniences a family could want within close proximity.

Fishing & boating

Here are some suburbs where there are some great spots for fishing or boating activities nearby (you may find some hidden gems):

Food lovers

Looking for a delicious location, a foodie hot spot? There are definitely some suburbs that stand out for their culinary scene.

Friendly

We've hand-picked some suburbs where the locals are super friendly and everyone knows everyone (well nearly).

Hipster

These suburbs have a flourishing sub-culture, associated with alternative music, arts, organic and artisanal foods and alternative lifestyles.

Inner city living

Looking for a vibrant inner-city lifestyle where every convenience is right at your doorstep. We've shortlisted some inner-city suburbs.