Retiree’s Guide to Mentone (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Mentone offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Mentone | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 12 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 15 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 32 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 6 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Mentone has 12 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mentone Medical Center | — | — |
| Balcombe Road Medical Clinic | — | — |
| St Kerellos Medical Centre | — | — |
| Soulsby William Thomas | — | — |
| Bayside Medical Specialists | — | — |
| Mentone Eye Specialists | — | — |
| Como Private Hospital | — | — |
| Mentone Specialist Consulting Centre | — | — |
| Bayside Medical Group | 45 Balcombe Road, Mentone | — |
| Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnership | 335 Nepean Highway, Parkdale | +61 3 8587 0103 |
| Melbourne Pathology Mentone | — | — |
| Mentone Dermatology | 153 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Mentone has 15 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Mentone Reserve
- Keith Styles Reserve
- Walter Galt Reserve
- Mentone Racecourse Reserve
- Phillip Street Reserve
- Southern Road Reserve
- McDonald Healy Playground
- Gerry Green Reserve
- Reg Marlow Reserve
- Judd Parade Reserve
- Plus 5 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
3 supermarkets in Mentone:
- Woolworths
- Coles — 81-93 Mentone Parade
- ALDI — 27 Nepean Highway
Morning Coffee & Social
32 cafes give Mentone a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Applehead Deli — 100 Latrobe Street, Mentone
- Chain of Fools — 68 Beach Road, Mentone
- Le Roi Cafe
- The Corner Store — 1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
- Rickett’s Point Beaumaris — 407C Beach Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
- Hendriks Cafe — 105/107 White St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
Staying Active
6 gyms and fitness centres:
- South Pacific Health Club
- Functional 45
- Mentone Sports and Aquatic Center
- St Patrick’s Tennis Club Mentone
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Mentone ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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