Mentone

VIC 3194 • Greater Melbourne

13,197
Population (2021)
$51,012
Median Income
4.53 kmΒ²
Area
27m
Elevation
BaysideVillage CharacterBeach AccessFamily-Friendly

About Mentone

Mentone is a bayside suburb of 13,200 residents on Port Phillip Bay, 20 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb features beach access, heritage shopping strips, and the Frankston line for rail connectivity. The village atmosphere and beach create genuine coastal character.

Beach lifestyle combines with suburban convenienceβ€”the shopping strips, cafes, and foreshore create a relaxed seaside atmosphere. The community is family-focused with strong local identity. Mentone attracts families seeking bayside living with village character at more accessible prices than Brighton or Sandringham.

Mentone falls under postcode 3194 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mordialloc (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3194
Urban Area
Chelsea
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.98Β°, 145.07Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.53 kmΒ²
Elevation
27m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Mentone Parade & Brendise Street Mentone 3194 VIC
  • Woolworths
    105-111 Balcombe Road Mentone 3194 VIC
  • ALDI
    27 - 29 / Nepean Hwy, Mentone VIC 3194

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$392
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,965
Census 2021
13,197
1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,768
Income 2021
$51,012
25.1% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,059
Born Overseas 3,804

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 622
  • 2. China 353
  • 3. India 253
  • 4. New Zealand 243
  • 5. Greece 227
  • 6. South Africa 166
  • 7. Italy 102
  • 8. Scotland 99
  • 9. Ireland 84
  • 10. Turkey 83
  • 11. United States 73
  • 12. Philippines 72
  • 13. Germany 66
  • 14. Sri Lanka 63
  • 15. Poland 57

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,742
Australian 3,697
Irish 1,781
Scottish 1,434
Italian 787
Greek 734
Chinese 658
German 491
Indian 335
Dutch 286

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,884
Both parents born in Australia
5,006
Both parents born overseas
1,878
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.2%
Christianity
45.0%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.4%
Islam
1.1%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
597 (4.5%)
5-14 years
1,478 (11.2%)
15-19 years
683 (5.2%)
20-24 years
623 (4.7%)
25-34 years
1,708 (12.9%)
35-44 years
1,902 (14.4%)
45-54 years
2,008 (15.2%)
55-64 years
1,599 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,299 (9.8%)
75-84 years
889 (6.7%)
85+ years
403 (3.1%)

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