Healthcare in Mentone — GPs, Specialists, Hospitals

Finding a good GP shouldn’t require trial and error

GP Clinics

Nina Standard — 106 Ash Terrace

A newer addition that has earned its place. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★½.

Finn Depot (316 Market Parade) — A solid option in Mentone. Established in 2020. Prices are competitive.

Lucky Press (236 Lygon Avenue) — One of the better ones in Mentone. Established in 2011. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Specialists

The Tall Kitchen (369 Lygon Avenue) — One of the better ones in Mentone. Recently renovated. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Hazel’s (47 Brunswick Avenue) — Worth knowing about in Mentone. Check their website for current hours. Prices are competitive.

The Lucky Social — 106 Brunswick Avenue

The go-to option for most locals. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Nearest Hospital

Ivy’s (315 Market Parade) — Reliable and consistent in Mentone. Check their website for current hours. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Stella Lane (149 Brunswick Avenue) — Worth knowing about in Mentone. Established in 2018. Popular with locals for good reason.

The Honest Works — 19 Market Parade

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

Allied Health

Humble Kitchen (143 Ash Terrace) — A solid option in Mentone. Open daily. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

The Golden Quarter — 10 Brunswick Avenue

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. The owner is usually on-site and hands-on. Rating: ★★★★½.

After-Hours Options

The Lucky Bench — 42 Brunswick Avenue

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★★.

The Lucky Kitchen (200 Brunswick Avenue) — One of the better ones in Mentone. Recently renovated. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

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 improving with new bike lanes on Brunswick Avenue.

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 Coles within a short drive. The IGA is handy for quick top-ups.

Weather & Seasons

Melbourne weather applies: dress in layers, keep an umbrella in the car, and never trust a sunny morning. Mentone is cooler in summer than western suburbs due to proximity to parks. 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: Autumn is the quietest season — locals-only energy and a nice pace. 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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