With new land estates emerging across the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Gippsland, buyers have more opportunities to build by the beach without leaving the state.
Victoria might not always be the first state that comes to mind when Australians talk about beach living, but its coastline delivers some of the country’s most varied seaside settings.
Bells Beach, located south-west of Melbourne, is one of Australia's most famous beaches. Picture: Getty
From the Surf Coast through to the Bellarine Peninsula and Gippsland, Victoria’s coastal regions offer varied settings for buyers looking to build and stay long term.
Across Victoria, new estates are creating opportunities to design homes that make the most of their access to the ocean, and often within commuting distance of major regional centres.
Torquay, Surf Coast
Torquay sits at the heart of Victoria’s Surf Coast and is widely recognised as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Known for its world class beaches and deep surf culture, it also offers strong everyday amenity and easy access to Geelong.
Briody Grove is minutes from Torquay's famous beaches. Picture: realestate.com.au
Briody Grove Torquay is located just minutes from beaches, cafés, schools and shopping centres, while being less than half an hour from Geelong.
The estate offers a range of lot sizes to suit different life stages and has been designed to retain established mature trees, with parks and walking trails woven through the masterplan.
Point Lonsdale, Bellarine Peninsula
Point Lonsdale occupies a prominent position at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, directly opposite Point Nepean.
The Point is offers waterfront living in the heart of Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Picture: realestate.com.au
The Point, developed by Moremac, offers waterfront living with nearby access to pristine beaches and coastal walking tracks.
The development includes more than 670 properties and places a strong emphasis on design that responds to its natural surroundings, alongside sustainability and environmental preservation.
Residents are also close to Point Lonsdale’s cafés, boutiques and community facilities.
Cape Paterson, Bass Coast
Around two hours from Melbourne, Cape Paterson delivers a quieter coastal experience framed by surf beaches and open space.
All homes at The Cape have easy access to swimming and surfing beaches. Picture: realestate.com.au
The Cape estate offers homesites with access to extensive shared open space, walking and cycling paths that link to surf and swimming beaches, and community infrastructure including gardens, wetlands, playgrounds and a future café.
Located around nine kilometres from Inverloch and Wonthaggi, the estate supports a connected lifestyle while maintaining a strong focus on community and outdoor living.
Inverloch, Bass Coast
Inverloch is a picturesque coastal town set between Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and the waters of Anderson Inlet.
Broadbeach Inverloch has direct access to Anderson Inlet beaches. Picture: realestate.com.au
Broadbeach Inverloch Estate offers direct access to the beach, boardwalks and nearby nature walking tracks, with an easy walk to the town centre.
The estate features generous open spaces, bushland reserves, wetlands and fully serviced lots.
Residents also have access to the Broadbeach Inverloch Health Club, which includes swimming pools, a gym and wellness facilities, supporting an active lifestyle.
Armstrong Creek, Geelong
While not directly on the sand, Armstrong Creek offers a coastal‑adjacent lifestyle with easy access to beaches, wineries and Geelong’s CBD.
While not directly on the sand, Warralily has easy access to Geelong's beaches. Picture: Getty
Newland Developments’ Warralily is a large masterplanned community located about a ten‑minute drive from Torquay’s beaches and close to Geelong’s waterfront.
The community is centred around Armstrong Creek, with parks, playgrounds and more than nine kilometres of creek frontage forming the backbone of its walking and cycling network.
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