Bonbeach
VIC 3196 · Kingston
6,855 (2021) → 7,187 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bonbeach is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3196, about 31km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 94/100, and is right by the coast. Bonbeach has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.25%), New Zealand (2.67%), India (0.86%), China (0.8%), Scotland (0.8%)
Top languages: Russian (1.53%), Mandarin (0.88%), Greek (0.76%), Italian (0.73%), Spanish (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1061
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1090
- Westall Secondary College-LEEP ChelseaSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1067
- Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1058
- Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1050
- Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1013
- Cornish CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1116
- Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1059
- Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1089
- Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1026
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Bonbeach
Is Bonbeach safe?
Bonbeach has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,508 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bonbeach?
In Bonbeach, the .
How far is Bonbeach from Melbourne CBD?
Bonbeach is about 31.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 71 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bonbeach?
Bonbeach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bonbeach?
Bonbeach has a transport score of 94/100 and 14 bus stops.