Victoria location profile
Ventnor VIC 3922
Ventnor is a quiet coastal hamlet on the western side of Phillip Island known for sweeping bay views, wildlife, and relaxed rural-coastal living. It offers a secluded feel with beaches and conservation areas nearby, while amenities in Cowes are a short drive away.
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Why families consider Ventnor
A mix of retirees, holiday-home owners and families seeking a slower, nature-rich lifestyle. Housing is predominantly low-density with hobby farms and beachside homes; life revolves around the coast, wildlife, and nearby Cowes for shops and services.
Amenities & services
- Coles (Cowes)
- Woolworths (Cowes)
- Bass Coast Health – Phillip Island Health Hub (Cowes)
- Phillip Island Medical & Health Centre (Cowes)
- Restaurants and cafes on Thompson Avenue (Cowes)
- Local convenience stores and takeaways
- Phillip Island Library – Thompson Avenue, Cowes
Transport & connectivity
- No train station (nearest major rail at Frankston)
- V/Line coach services between Cowes and Melbourne via San Remo
- Local buses operated by Phillip Island Bus Lines (Ventnor–Cowes and surrounds)
- Phillip Island Road (B420)
- Back Beach Road
- Ventnor Beach Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ventnor Beach and coastal walking tracks
- Kitty Miller Bay (snorkelling and rock pools)
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (motorsport and karting)
- Penguin Parade and The Nobbies (nearby)
- Phillip Island Golf Club (Cowes)
- Phillip Island Nature Parks – Summerlands Peninsula
- Ventnor Beach Foreshore
- Kitty Miller Bay Coastal Reserve
- Berrys Beach
- Grossard Point
Education context
Limited options in Ventnor; multiple long day care, kindergarten and family day care services available in nearby Cowes.
- Monash University – Peninsula Campus (Frankston)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (Burwood)