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VIC · Kingston Council

Bonbeach, 3196

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,220

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.1%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,766/wk

Employment rate

61.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,280,000

Languages at home

11.8%non-English

Most common: Russian, Mandarin, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

59.4/100
Good

Top 24% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
What Bonbeach is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, High desirability, Green suburb, Education hub

Suburb profile

Bonbeach wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses and trains are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Among similar coastal suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with growth momentum, plus community and employment the standout strengths. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Bonbeach snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.28M

+25% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

7,220

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#19

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

38th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

79th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

77th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
59.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 24% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1081st in Australia
State rank
295th in VIC
Peer rank
#19 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#40 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,280,000
Median price change
+25.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

7,220(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +4.1% over 5 years · 79th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+4.1%
Change in 1 year
+97
Change in 5 years
+284
Growth rank in VIC
79th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,700), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,855
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,766
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
224 of 3,070
Median monthly mortgage
$2,139
Employment rate
61.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,104 / 1,353 / 247 (+ 137 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
293
Against the person
58
Against property
156
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 118 residents
State safety percentile
37.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-24.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage25
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle53
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order23
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order22

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,075
Median ICSEA percentile
77th
School list
  • Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 360 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 317 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 521 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

33 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Bonbeach Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Bonbeach Railway Station
  • Bonbeach Station
  • Bonbeach Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

75 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 2 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.17
Community(3)
  • Bonbeach YCWCommunity centre
  • Community centre
  • Bonbeach Primary SchoolSchool

    29-63 Breeze Street

Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Dog park
  • Patterson River Country ClubGolf course
  • Mary Bell ParkPark

    Broadway, Bonbeach

  • Mascot Avenue ReservePark
  • Mernda Avenue ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Scotch Parade ReservePark
  • Playground (3)
  • Bonbeach Sports ComplexSports centre

    46 Cannes Avenue

  • Chelsea Pony ClubSports centre
  • Sports field
Transport(18)

15 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(7)
  • Bench (6)
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Parking

    Cannes Avenue

  • Parking (12)
  • Chelsea Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Shelter (10)
  • Ticket Validator (4)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mary Bell ParkPark
  • Mascot Avenue ReservePark
  • Mernda Avenue ReservePark
  • Scotch Parade ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Chelsea Baptist Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Adult Prevention and Recovery Care (APARC) (8.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
200
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

69 planning-related records

2021· 24 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construct a front fence on a lot less than 300sqm that exceeds 1.2 metres in height
    UNIT 2 38 CANNES AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of five (5) dwellings
    1 508-509 NEPEAN HIGHWAY BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for the construction of two double storey dwellings
    37 ILMA GROVE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and in the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 7.
    5 587 NEPEAN HIGHWAY BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots
    47 FOWLER STREET BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Six (6) Lots
    UNIT 1 386 STATION STREET BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    8 GLENBROOK AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    41 Troy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings
    28 MERNDA AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    23B Crown RoadNo permit required
  • Develop the land for the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    40 CANNES AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1.
    22 TI TREE AVENUE BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    17 Cannes AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary realignment to include part of the common property area into Lot 1
    UNIT 1 82-84 MASCOT AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling; and the development of a carport to the existing dwelling.
    83 BROADWAY BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    5 York StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on a lot
    10 BREEZE STREET BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    478 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Drainage Reservation, removal of Drainage and Sewerage Easements and Subdivide land into sixteen (16) lots
    2E TROY STREET BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • The development of land for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    UNIT 12 605 NEPEAN HIGHWAY BONBEACH 3196Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • March 2021

  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling
    2B GOLDEN AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    27 Breeze StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Develop three (3) dwellings
    452 STATION STREET BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Develop five (5) double storey dwellings
    3 BRIXTON STREET BONBEACH 3196Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots
    450 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a child care centre and a reduction of the car parking requirement
    405 STATION STREET BONBEACH 3196Refusal issued by a delegate

  • November 2020

  • The construction of an extension to the first floor east facing balcony and the construction of a first floor south facing balcony.
    7 Wolstenholme GardensPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of land for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    Unit 12 605 Nepean HighwayLapsed
  • The development of two (2) double storey dwellings and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    52 SCOTCH PARADE BONBEACH 3196NOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • We wish to build a roofed, timber pergola across the width of our two storey townhouse. The structure will be less than 3m high, and does not adjoin any other property. Ideally we can roof it with a perspex type product to enhance water harvesting for our rainwater tank. Attached to this application are engineers drawings and draftsman drawings. The construction will not be DIY, it will be completed by fully accredited and licensed builders. The advice given over the phone with a Kingston employ
    5 595-596 Nepean HighwayWithdrawn
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    1 Troy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and in the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 7.
    5 587 Nepean HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
  • Develop the land for the extension of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 300m2
    Unit 3 31 York StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling and the development of a second dwelling (to the rear of an existing dwelling)
    27 Patterson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    2 97 BroadwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    41 Troy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The development of Six (6) Dwellings, Subdivision of the land into Six (6) Lots and associated works in accordance with the submitted plans
    66 GOLDEN AVENUE BONBEACH 3196Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    117 Bondi RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 1 and 7) and adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1.
    22 Ti Tree AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the Land for the Construction of a lot in the General Residential Zone Schedule 3 for two or more dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    35 Fowler StreetWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Dunkley
Member of Parliament
Jodie BELYEA (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,350
Turnout (2025)
92.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.9%Labor 57.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).

Coalition 39.2%Labor 60.8%

3.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BonbeachLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Chelsea Central (Dunkley)Labor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Patterson CentralLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • CarrumLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Patterson LakesLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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