Boneo at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
314
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Boneo.
The postcode for Boneo is 3939 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Boneo (3939) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria.
Boneo has roughly 314 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Boneo scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boneo's population at 314, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
314
Median age
52
Family households
71%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
314
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boneo.
Local schools for Boneo
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Government School Catchment
Boneo Primary School
Eastbourne Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Boneo.
- What is the Boneo postcode?
- Boneo is in the 3939 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Boneo?
- Boneo is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3939. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boneo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Boneo?
- There are 8 schools serving Boneo on this page, including Boneo Primary School, Advance College of Education Incorporated, Eastbourne Primary School.
- How walkable is Boneo?
- Boneo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boneo?
- Boneo is close to Fingal, Capel Sound, Rosebud West, St Andrews Beach, Tootgarook.
- What is the population of Boneo?
- The population of Boneo is approximately 314 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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