Mentone
VIC 3194 · Kingston
13,197 (2021) → 14,042 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mentone is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3194, about 21km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.35M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is right by the coast. Mentone has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3194 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.71%), China (2.67%), India (1.92%), New Zealand (1.84%), Greece (1.72%)
Top languages: Greek (3.49%), Mandarin (2.96%), Russian (1.48%), Italian (1.14%), Spanish (1.1%)
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 1086 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1174
- Mentone Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1144
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
- Mentone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Mentone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- St Bede's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1097
- Kilbreda CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1082
Nearby (within 10km)
- Parkdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1133
- Cheltenham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- Parktone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1101
- Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1116
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1107
- Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1075
- Parkdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1067
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1099
- Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1080
- Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1137
- Beaumaris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1134
- Beaumaris North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Mentone
Is Mentone safe?
Mentone has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 5,062 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mentone?
In Mentone, the .
How far is Mentone from Melbourne CBD?
Mentone is about 20.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mentone?
Mentone has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1116 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mentone?
Mentone has a transport score of 98/100 and 60 bus stops.