9 Stand Out Businesses for Sale on the Mornington Peninsula
9 Stand Out Businesses for Sale on the Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is catching the eye of business buyers for good reason. Stretching from seaside towns to thriving townships, the region offers a mix of lifestyle appeal and market opportunity that’s hard to match. With a population of around 171,450 and major developments underway, like the Somerville to Baxter Peninsula Trail and the Civic Reserve Sport Pavilion, local demand is on the rise, creating new avenues for businesses to grow.
Currently, there are 247 active listings, with an average asking price of $390,694, which is well below the Victorian average ($589,072) and significantly lower than Melbourne, Geelong and South West, and the national average ($658,623). For buyers, this isn’t just affordability, it’s the chance to enter a market that combines steady local spending, a vibrant coast tourism industry, and community growth with room to scale.
Across retail, hospitality, trades and lifestyle services, opportunities are emerging for first-time owners, experienced operators, and investors alike. In this environment, buyers can find businesses that are already performing, while also positioning themselves to benefit from the region’s long-term growth. Below, we’ve highlighted nine stand-out businesses for sale that makes the Mornington Peninsula a market worth watching.
9 Businesses to Check Out on the Mornington Peninsula
1. High Volume Mobile Food Business
Price: $200,000
Dum & Dumpling is a premium food truck with a strong reputation across Victoria’s top events. Fully turnkey, it includes a high-capacity commercial kitchen, branded truck and marquee, and established event relationships. With streamlined operations serving up to 200 portions per hour, strong margins, and an award-winning brand, the business is both profitable and lifestyle-friendly. A full-time owner could grow revenue by taking on additional events, expanding interstate, offering smaller setups for local markets, or adding corporate catering, making this a rare, scalable opportunity in the mobile food sector.
2. Established Automotive Paint Distribution Business
Price: $595,000 + SAV
Turnover: $1.5mil p.a.
This well-established automotive supply business has been serving Melbourne’s South East, the Mornington Peninsula, and Gippsland since 1995, earning a strong reputation for premium products and reliable service. Generating $1.5 million in annual turnover, the business operates around 5½ days per week from freshly upgraded, high-visibility premises with a long, stable lease. Turnkey and profitable, it includes comprehensive plant and equipment and offers excellent cash flow, repeat customers, and growth potential. Ideal for an experienced operator looking to expand or a newcomer ready to take the reins, this business provides a rare opportunity to step into a thriving sector with a trusted brand and immediate earning potential.
3. LPD and General Store
Price: $750,000
Turnover: $250,000
This profitable LPO combines stable Australia Post commissions with strong retail sales. Operating five-and-a-half days a week, the business benefits from a loyal customer base, minimal overheads, and multiple revenue streams including postage, bill payment, foreign exchange, and general store sales. Increasing revenue from the closure of a nearby post office adds upside, while a newly renovated premises and optional freehold make it a secure, turnkey opportunity. Ideal for an owner-operator, the business offers lifestyle appeal, predictable cash flow, and room to expand services, making it a rare chance to step into a trusted, community-based enterprise.
4. Stylish Hair Salon
Price: $47,000
Located in a prime Mornington Peninsula position, this hair salon presents a turnkey opportunity for an ambitious stylist or investor. The business features a fully equipped, modern space with multiple stations, high-end finishes, and abundant natural light, complemented by an experienced team if required. Boasting a loyal and growing clientele, strong social media presence, and excellent visibility in a bustling commercial hub with ample parking, the salon delivers consistent year-round demand from both locals and tourists. With secure lease terms and a stylish, inviting interior, it’s a profitable, lifestyle-focused business ready for its next owner to step in and grow.
6. Premium Pet Boarding & Care Resort
Price: $3,950,000
Turnover: $1,000,000
Long-established premium pet boarding and care business serves Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, offering dog and cat boarding, daycare, grooming, pick-up and drop-off, and specialised care. Operating for over 20 years, the purpose-built resort generates around $1 million in turnover with an adjusted net operating profit of approximately $436,000, supported by loyal repeat clients and consistent year-round demand. With experienced staff in place, multiple income streams, and minimal owner involvement required, the business can be run under management while offering clear growth potential through marketing and service expansion. Set in a semi-rural, low-competition location, it provides a calm, secure environment and represents a rare turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor.
7. Coastal Cafe and Juice Bar
Price: $99,000
Turnover: $500,000+ p.a.
This well-established cafe and juice bar in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula offers a rare turnkey opportunity, generating $500,000+ in annual sales with weekly takings of around $9,500. Positioned on a high-exposure coastal strip with steady local and tourist trade, the business is fully fitted with premium café, smoothie, and kitchen equipment and operates under a health-focused franchise model, though it could easily transition to an independent brand. With low overheads, flexible lease terms, and a proven menu of smoothies, juices, bowls, and café classics, it’s ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, a hospitality professional, or an investor seeking a lifestyle business with growth potential and strong community engagement.
8. Thriving Dry Cleaning Business
Price: $360,000
Located in the rapidly growing suburb of Cranbourne, this long-standing dry-cleaning business presents a rare turnkey opportunity. With 27 years of trading history, it has earned a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service, attracting both loyal locals and new residents. The sale includes $120,000 of well-maintained equipment supporting dry cleaning, laundry, garment finishing, and specialty care, allowing the business to operate efficiently from day one. Fully transparent financials, a devoted customer base, and a retiring owner offering handover and training make this a low-risk acquisition. With opportunities to expand commercial accounts, introduce pickup and delivery, broaden services, and leverage Cranbourne’s ongoing growth, it’s a secure, profitable, and scalable investment.
9. Iconic Wine Bar and Restaurant
Price: $150,000 WIWO
This Main Street Mornington restaurant and wine bar combines a sleek, contemporary design with top-of-the-line commercial kitchen equipment, fixtures, and fittings. Positioned in a prime, high-traffic dining precinct, the venue offers indoor, outdoor, and laneway seating, along with full licensing for bar, restaurant, and function events. The long, secure lease and turnkey setup mean a new owner, whether experienced or entering hospitality for the first time, can step straight in and trade, while also having the scope to grow the business as a sought-after wine bar, event space, or restaurant. With everything in place, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, well-established venue in one of Mornington’s most desirable locations.
Tags: listicle mornington business for sale hot
About the author
Mollie Jones
Mollie is a guest writer at Bsale, currently studying Law and Communications at university. Coming from a family of small business owners, she has a ...
