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Moorabbin's Street Art Scene: 5 Must-See Murals Reveal Local History

Several established murals across the suburb provide a window into local history and artistic expression.

By Moorabbin Culture Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Moorabbin features the Moorabbin Junction mural created in 2014 by James Beattie and Carmen Davies at Kingston City Hall Carpark. This work depicts local history including the 1928 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ and the iconic hall's ruby red curtain.

Kingston City Hall Carpark

The Moorabbin Junction mural sits at Kingston City Hall Carpark and shows elements of local history through its 2014 design by James Beattie and Carmen Davies. Visitors can view the 1928 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ reference and the ruby red curtain detail on site.

South Road Locations

The Moorabbin Bowls Club Mural by Hayden Dewar dates to 2021 and stands at 426 South Road. Nearby at 532 South Road the Great Can Wall operates as a free community-painted mural that celebrates local creativity.

Horscroft Place Areas

Horscroft Place Pocket Park hosts the Butterfly Renewal murals by Mike Makatron. These pieces draw from Australian flora and the Monarch butterfly's rebirth stages. At Clearlight Shows located at 5 Horscroft Place additional works include Urban Angels from 1994 by Wendy Reiss and Monochromatic Faces by Rone.

Claudio Mantuano a local street artist from the Kingston area contributed to the 2025 Wall to Wall Festival. This participation links the suburb to the festival's street art events.

These venues hold murals with documented creation dates from 1994 through 2021 and a 2025 festival connection. The works remain accessible at the listed addresses and parks for visitors seeking direct encounters with the pieces. No entry fees apply at the community sites described.

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