Victoria location profile
Beaumaris VIC 3193
Beaumaris is an affluent, family-friendly bayside suburb known for its beaches, coastal cliffs and mid‑century modern homes. It offers a relaxed village feel around the Concourse and Seaview shopping strips, strong schools, and abundant coastal reserves including Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary.
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Why families consider Beaumaris
Predominantly established families and professionals with higher-than-average incomes, alongside long-term downsizers. Lifestyle revolves around the beach, outdoor recreation, golf, local schools and cafés, with a strong community and arts/heritage interest in modernist architecture.
Amenities & services
- Beaumaris Concourse shopping precinct (Keys St/Reserve Rd)
- Seaview Village shops (Balcombe Rd/Reserve Rd)
- Westfield Southland (nearby, Cheltenham)
- GP clinics, dental and allied health services
- Cafés, restaurants and boutiques
- Sandringham Hospital (nearby)
- Beaumaris Library (96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris)
- Sandringham Library (Waltham St, Sandringham)
- Cheltenham Library (Stanley Ave, Cheltenham)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Cheltenham and Mentone (Frankston line); Sandringham (Sandringham line)
- Bus routes: 600, 922, 923 (Beach Rd corridor), 708 (Balcombe Rd corridor)
- Major roads: Beach Rd, Balcombe Rd, Reserve Rd, Nepean Hwy (nearby)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and Beaumaris Bay beaches
- Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
- Beaumaris Sports Club & Banksia Reserve (AFL/cricket/tennis)
- Coastal cycling/running along Beach Rd
- Royal Melbourne and Victoria Golf Clubs (nearby, Black Rock/Cheltenham)
- HOYTS Southland cinemas (nearby)
- Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
- Beaumaris Foreshore Reserve
- Donald MacDonald Reserve
- Balcombe Park
- Long Hollow Heathland Reserve
- Banksia Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and sessional kindergartens in Beaumaris and nearby Mentone/Cheltenham; generally good availability for 3–5 year olds, with higher demand and waitlists for under-2s during peak periods; mix of council-run and private providers.
- Monash University – Clayton campus
- Monash University – Caulfield campus
- Holmesglen Institute – Moorabbin campus (TAFE)
- Deakin University – Burwood campus
- University of Melbourne – Parkville campus (via train/bus)