Shoreham
VIC 3916 • Victoria
About Shoreham
Shoreham is a coastal town on the shores of Western Port Bay on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, situated within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula approximately 68 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD. With a population of 679 across around 20 square kilometres, Shoreham is a small, scenic community where Stoney Creek meets the bay, characterised by pine-covered cliffs, a foreshore reserve, and the sheltered sands of Honeysuckle Beach. The area has long been valued as a peaceful coastal retreat away from the busier beaches on the peninsula's Port Phillip Bay side.
Shoreham has a distinguished artistic heritage, having attracted some of Australia's most celebrated painters including Clifton Pugh, Colin Colahan, John Perceval, and Charles Blackman, who lived and worked in the area. The town's foreshore reserve and natural beauty continue to draw artists, photographers, and nature lovers seeking a quieter alternative to the peninsula's more tourist-heavy destinations. Residents enjoy proximity to Red Hill's acclaimed food and wine precinct, the boutique wineries of the Mornington Peninsula wine region, and the walking trails of the surrounding bushland — making Shoreham a hidden gem for those prioritising lifestyle and natural beauty.
Shoreham falls under postcode 3916 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nepean (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Peninsula Bus Lines (limited services) — Rosebud / Frankston ~25 min to Rosebud; ~1 hr to Frankston
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Frankston–Flinders Road and Peninsula Link; a car is essential for daily life on the southern peninsula
Small coastal community with no local shops; a car is required for all daily errands, with Red Hill and Rosebud the nearest service centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.