Do bay views add value in McCrae?

Yes. Elevated homes with bay views, and those close to the beach, are among the most sought after in McCrae.

Mostly downsizers, holiday-home buyers and families who want the bay on their doorstep, many from Melbourne.

How do I find out what my McCrae home is worth?

Request an appraisal. Your agent will visit, look at recent sales nearby and give you a clear price expectation and plan, with no obligation.

McCrae real estate agents

In the Mornington Peninsula Shire, about 1 hour 10 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne CBD.

Real estate agents in McCrae

McCrae sits between the bay and the slopes of Arthurs Seat, with a long sandy foreshore, the historic lighthouse and homes stepped up the hill to catch the view. It's a quieter alternative to its busier neighbours, close to both Dromana and Rosebud.

LynchCo sells real estate in McCrae. If you need a real estate agent in McCrae, choose one who understands how much elevation and outlook add to a home here.

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The market

Median house price, 2025: $1.3m
Median house price, last 10 years: 118% increase
Median house price, Jan–Mar 2026: $1.19m
Houses sold, Jan–Mar 2026: 21

Source: Valuer-General Victoria, Victorian Property Sales Report (CC BY 4.0), Jan–Mar 2026

Places to go

McCrae BeachBay beach
McCrae LighthouseHistoric lighthouse
McCrae HomesteadHistoric homestead
McCrae Yacht ClubYacht club
Arthurs Seat State ParkBushland and walks, Arthurs Seat
Arthurs Seat EagleScenic gondola up Arthurs Seat, Dromana
Murrays LookoutBay lookout, Arthurs Seat
Seawinds GardensSculpture gardens, Arthurs Seat
Enchanted AdventureTree surfing and mazes, Arthurs Seat
Rosebud PierPier on the bay, Rosebud
Dromana BeachBay beach, Dromana
Peninsula Hot SpringsNatural hot springs, Fingal

Travel times

Frankston Station30 min drive, trains to the city
Melbourne CBD1 hr 10 min drive
Melbourne Airport1 hr 40 min drive

By car from the centre of McCrae, without traffic.

Schools and drive times from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School zones

Dromana Primary School Primary, Prep to Year 6, part of McCrae
Rosebud Primary School Primary, Prep to Year 6, part of McCrae
Rosebud Secondary College Secondary, Years 7 to 12

Government school zones for 2027, from the Department of Education. All school zones

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Selling a home in McCrae

McCrae attracts downsizers, holiday-home buyers and families looking for a bayside lifestyle. Homes with bay views and those close to the beach are the most sought after. We photograph and present every outlook at its best, and market each home to buyers across Melbourne and the Peninsula.

PresentationWe get it ready, properly, so buyers connect with it from the first photograph.
Pre-marketWe introduce it quietly to buyers already looking on the Peninsula, so there’s momentum on day one.
On-marketA campaign made for the home, with private inspections seven days a week.
NegotiationHandled by your agent, start to finish, to secure the best possible price.

How we sell homes

Choosing the best real estate agent in McCrae

Two McCrae homes on the same street can differ greatly in value because of the view. It's important to choose an agent who can explain those differences with real evidence and present your home's strengths clearly.

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McCrae real estate: your questions

Do bay views add value in McCrae?: Yes. Elevated homes with bay views, and those close to the beach, are among the most sought after in McCrae.
Who buys in McCrae?: Mostly downsizers, holiday-home buyers and families who want the bay on their doorstep, many from Melbourne.
How do I find out what my McCrae home is worth?: Request an appraisal. Your agent will visit, look at recent sales nearby and give you a clear price expectation and plan, with no obligation.

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