Gyms & Fitness in Mentone — 2026 Guide

Finding the right gym is like finding a good GP — you need to try a few

Best Gyms

Little Bench — 76 Market Parade

A newer addition that has earned its place. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★★½.

Oliver Depot (340 Flinders Lane) — Worth knowing about in Mentone. Open daily. Prices are competitive.

Boutique Studios

Mia’s — 228 Ash Terrace

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★★.

The Black Pantry — 168 Market Parade

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★★☆.

Outdoor Fitness

Social (17 Flinders Lane) — A solid option in Mentone. Open daily. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Mia Yard — 185 Flinders Lane

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★★.

Swimming Pools

Leo Mill (301 Lygon Avenue) — A solid option in Mentone. Open daily. Popular with locals for good reason.

The Southern Union — 213 Market Parade

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Pricing is transparent — no hidden fees. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Pricing Guide

Oliver’s — 2 Ash Terrace

The go-to option for most locals. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★½.

The Northern Corner — 187 Flinders Lane

The go-to option for most locals. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Quick Reference

Category	Details
Suburb	Mentone
Region	Melbourne Bayside
Character	Creative, walkable, authentic
Transport	Public transport options in Mentone
Coffee price	$4.50-5.50
Dinner out	$28-45 pp

Tips for Residents

Save the council number. For Mentone, your local council handles everything from noise complaints to hard rubbish collection. Their website has online forms for most requests — it is faster than calling.
Join local groups. The Mentone Facebook group and community boards are where you’ll find out about events, lost pets, and neighbourhood news before it hits the papers. Also check Nextdoor for hyperlocal updates.
Support local. The businesses on Brunswick Avenue are what give Mentone its character. Use them or lose them — every dollar spent locally recirculates in the suburb economy.
Know the parking rules. Most streets around Brunswick Avenue are 2-hour metered zones Mon-Fri. Side streets are unrestricted after 6pm and on weekends. The council does ticket — don’t push your luck.
Bin schedule. Green lid (general waste) is weekly. Yellow lid (recycling) and green waste alternate fortnightly. Hard rubbish collection is booked through the council — you get 2 free pickups per year.
Report issues. Potholes, graffiti, damaged footpaths, illegal dumping — report through the council’s Snap Send Solve app or their website. They actually fix things when they’re reported.

Detailed Area Guide

Getting Around

Public transport options in Mentone. Most daily errands in Mentone can be done on foot if you live near the main strip. For supermarkets and bulk shopping, a car or rideshare is more practical. Cycling infrastructure is mixed — some protected lanes, some shared road zones.

Shopping & Errands

The main commercial strip along Brunswick Avenue covers most basics: pharmacy, post office, newsagent, and several takeaway options. For major grocery shopping, there’s a Aldi within 5-10 minutes. There is a small fresh produce market on weekends.

Weather & Seasons

Melbourne weather applies: dress in layers, keep an umbrella in the car, and never trust a sunny morning. Mentone is slightly warmer than suburbs further from the coast. The parks are best in autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November). Summer evenings are genuinely pleasant here — long daylight, outdoor dining, and the neighbourhood comes alive.

Seasonal highlights: Winter weekends are for brunching, gallery-hopping, and pub sessions with the fire on. The community garden is active year-round.

Cost of Living Quick Reference

General daily costs in Mentone: coffee $4.50-5.50, brunch $19-28, dinner out $28-45 per person. For more detailed pricing across all categories, see our Mentone Cost of Living Guide.

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Last updated: March 2026

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