Golden Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Golden Beach, VIC 3851.
About Golden Beach
Welcome to Golden Beach
Golden Beach sits on the Gippsland coast, a stretch of sand and dune country facing the Ninety Mile Beach in the state's south-east, well over two hours by car from Melbourne. It's a small, quiet settlement rather than a bustling seaside town, wedged between Paradise Beach and Dutson Downs, with the ocean on one side and the calmer waters of Lake Reeve and the Gippsland Lakes system close by.
This is a suburb for people who want distance from the everyday rather than proximity to it — retirees, holiday-home owners and those chasing a slower, beach-and-bush lifestyle. With a population of just 356 and a median age of 60, Golden Beach reads less as a commuter suburb and more as a coastal retreat, one where the rhythm of the tides matters more than peak-hour traffic.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Golden Beach revolves around the beach itself — long, largely undeveloped and part of the Ninety Mile Beach system, it's the kind of coastline suited to walking, fishing and surf casting rather than crowds. Dining and shopping options within the suburb are minimal by design; most residents head to nearby Paradise Beach or further afield to Golden Beach's larger neighbours around the Gippsland Lakes for cafes, pubs and supplies, treating Golden Beach itself as the peaceful base to come home to.
Getting around
Golden Beach is very much a drive-in, drive-out community. There's no train line nearby, and public transport options are limited, so a car is essential for anything beyond a walk to the beach or a chat with neighbours. The Princes Highway corridor through Gippsland connects the area back toward Sale and, eventually, Melbourne, making this a destination for those happy with a longer drive in exchange for coastal isolation.
Parks & recreation
The beach is the main attraction, but the surrounding landscape adds to the appeal — Lake Reeve and the broader Gippsland Lakes network sit close by, offering boating, fishing and birdwatching for those who want water without the surf. Dutson Downs and the bushland reserves nearby add to a sense of open, uncrowded space, and outdoor pursuits here tend to be self-directed: a walk on the sand, a cast off the beach, or a paddle on the lake rather than organised sport or manicured parkland.
Schools & families
With a median age of 60 and a small, tightly-knit population, Golden Beach is not primarily a family suburb, and there are no schools within the town itself. Families living here typically look to schooling options in larger Gippsland towns such as Sale, making the suburb better suited to retirees, empty-nesters and holiday-home buyers than households with school-aged children.
The property market
Golden Beach's property market is small, specialised and firmly coastal-holiday in character. The median house price sits at $390,000, with growth flat over the recent period at 0.0%, reflecting a market that moves slowly rather than one under pressure. Current listings tell the real story of this suburb's appeal: 74% of stock is vacant land, with houses making up just 25% and apartments or units a negligible 1%, pointing to a place where buyers are still acquiring blocks to build a coastal escape rather than purchasing established homes. For land-bank buyers or those planning a future beach house, that mix makes Golden Beach worth watching, even if it's not a suburb geared toward rapid capital growth.
Market snapshot
Golden Beach property market
Median sale price
$390k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$310k
Median
$390k
Premium
$488k
Days on market
107
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Golden Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Golden Beach, VIC 3851.
Population
356
residents (2021)
Median age
60
years
Household income
$714
median, per week
Median rent
$200
per week
Median mortgage
$858
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Golden Beach
$427k
126 Meridan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$120k
24 Avalon Way
Sold ~July 2026
$80k
54 Seabreeze Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$350k
45-47 RAINBOW ROAD
Sold ~July 2026
$90k
27 Meridan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$120k
103 Meridan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$290k
15 Beachcomber Road
Sold ~June 2026
$325k
6 Columbia Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Golden Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Golden Beach?
The median house price in Golden Beach, VIC is $390k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Golden Beach a good place to live?
Golden Beach is a town situated on the Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland Victoria. Golden Beach is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 356.
What is the population of Golden Beach?
Golden Beach has a population of 356 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 60.
How long do homes take to sell in Golden Beach?
Properties in Golden Beach take around 107 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Golden Beach?
Entry-level properties in Golden Beach start around $310k, while premium homes reach $488k.
What suburbs are near Golden Beach?
Suburbs near Golden Beach include Dutson Downs and Paradise Beach.
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