Mentone, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mentone, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Mentone |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.98423 |
| Longitude | 145.06158 |
| Population | 13,197 |
| Density | 2913.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 3194 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 21 km south-southeast |
Mentone is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 13,197. The locality covers an area of 4.5 km², giving a population density of about 2913.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Mentone is located at 37.9842°S, 145.0616°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3194.
Mentone is a suburb that breathes with a quiet confidence, its landscape shaped by gentle slopes that eventually yield to the broader embrace of the bay. It lies 2.5 km south of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 171°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-west of Glen Waverley. The air here, particularly in the lingering hours of late afternoon, carries a subtle, almost sweet scent – a blend of mown grass from manicured lawns and the faint, salty whisper of the nearby sea, a promise of coolness on warmer days. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, line many of the streets, their broad canopies offering dappled shade that shifts and dances with the breeze, a constant, soothing presence. The houses, a mix of established brick and more modern designs, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, each with its own patch of garden, a small declaration of domestic order against the larger, more indifferent sweep of the earth.
The history of Mentone is woven into the broader narrative of Melbourne’s southern expansion, a story of land division and the steady establishment of a suburban identity. Once part of larger pastoral estates, the area began to transform in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as it became more accessible to city dwellers seeking respite and opportunity. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, still retains a connection to the land through its many parks and reserves, and the vibrant retail strips that cater to a well-established residential population. Mentone’s character is one of enduring appeal, a place where the rhythms of family life are played out against a backdrop of leafy streets and a palpable sense of community, a place that feels both connected to the bustling city and possessed of its own distinct, unhurried pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mentone, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mentone, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mentone includes the postcode (3194), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mentone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |