Bonbeach at a glance
Median house
$1,107,500
Median unit
$702,500
Population
6,855
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bonbeach.
The postcode for Bonbeach is 3196 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Bonbeach is $1,107,500.
Bonbeach (3196) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,107,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bonbeach has roughly 6,855 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonbeach's population at 6,855, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,855
Median age
42
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,107,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $702,500, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $222,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,107,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $702,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$396/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$1,107,500
$702,500
6,855
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $396/wk against a $1,107,500 price tag). Units yield 2.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.86%
Based on $1,107,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.89%
Based on $702,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
328
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bonbeach.
Local schools for Bonbeach
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Government School Catchment
Bonbeach Primary School
Chelsea Primary School
Carrum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bonbeach.
- What is the median house price in Bonbeach?
- The median house price in Bonbeach, VIC 3196 is $1,107,500. The median unit price is $702,500.
- What is the Bonbeach postcode?
- Bonbeach is in the 3196 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Bonbeach?
- Bonbeach is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3196. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Bonbeach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $396, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Bonbeach?
- There are 20 schools serving Bonbeach on this page, including St Joseph's School, Bonbeach Primary School, Chelsea Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Bonbeach?
- Bonbeach is close to Chelsea, Carrum, Chelsea Heights, Patterson Lakes, Edithvale.
- What is the population of Bonbeach?
- The population of Bonbeach is approximately 6,855 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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