Balnarring BeachVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3926 · Mornington Peninsula
Daily life in Balnarring Beach is tranquil, with a large portion of the population working from home (26.5%), which is slightly above the Victorian average. The suburb has a low reliance on public transport, with only 1.7% using it for commuting, while 50.3% drive cars. The community feel is tight-knit, with a significant portion of residents born in Australia (76.6%) and a high percentage speaking only English at home (93.2%).
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Balnarring Beach
Houses · 8 houses changed hands in Balnarring Beach over the 12 months to August 2026, at a median of $1,600,000 — too few for that figure to be more than a rough guide.
Houses
$1.60m
median of 8 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $1.36m and $2.03m.
Last sold four to eight months ago
8 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2022
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $1.80m |
| 2024 | $1.65m |
| 2023 | $2.15m |
| 2022 | $1.85m |
Quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Median | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | $1.60m | 5 |
A change is marked low confidence where either quarter had fewer than 30 sales. The medians are real; with a handful of sales the movement between them is mostly which homes happened to change hands, not the market moving.
The read
What living here is actually like
Balnarring Beach is a small coastal suburb with a population of 473 people, characterized by an older demographic with a median age of 58, significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38. The community is predominantly composed of couples without children, accounting for 62.8% of households, and a high percentage of homes are owned outright at 65.4%. The suburb has a strong presence of professionals and managers, making up 26.5% and 20.4% of the workforce, respectively. The area is known for its scenic coastal environment, attracting retirees and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Balnarring Beach · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 85 |
| Professionals | 75 |
| Families | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 58 aligns with retiree lifestyle.
- Predominantly owner-occupied homes (87.2%).
- Quiet, coastal environment ideal for retirement.
- High percentage of couples without children (62.8%).
Against the state
How Balnarring Beach differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 26.5% |
| Drove a car | 50.3% |
| Public transport | 1.7% |
| Car passenger | 3.3% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median personal weekly income of $866, above the Victorian average.
- High percentage of homes owned outright at 65.4%, compared to the Victorian average of 68.3% owned in total.
- Professionals make up 26.5% of the workforce, indicating a skilled population.
- Significant portion of the population works from home (26.5%), above the Victorian average of 25.7%.
- 100% of housing is separate houses, offering spacious living environments.
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age of 58 may not appeal to younger families.
- Limited public transport options with only 1.7% usage.
- Unemployment rate slightly above the Victorian average at 5.6%.
- Low percentage of rented properties at 11.2%, which may limit rental opportunities.
- High median weekly rent of $423 could be a barrier for some renters.
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.