Family Guide to Alphington (2026)
Alphington has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 14 parks, 6 medical centres and 3 supermarkets.
Schools in Alphington
Alphington has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate School | 1 | 7 Rockbeare Grove |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School | 1-3 | 41 The Ridgeway |
| Ivanhoe Primary School | 1 | 124 Waterdale Road |
| Alphington Primary School | 1 | 26 Yarralea Street |
| St Anthony’s School | 1 | 59 Austin Street |
| Fairfield Primary School | 1 | 1-3 Langridge Street |
| Alphington Grammar School | 1-3 | 12-18 Old Heidelberg Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Alphington has 14 parks:
- Pitcher Park
- Miles Reserve
- Darebin Parklands
- Rockbeare Park
- Seddon Reserve
- Sparks Reserve
- Breavington Reserve
- Alphington Park
- Plus 6 more parks
Healthcare
6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Physiotherapy | — | — |
| Fairfield Podiatry | — | — |
| The Local Doctor | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre | 226 Upper Heidelberg Road | — |
| Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre | 1 Yarra Boulevard, Kew | +61 3 9496 5000 |
| Livingstone Street Medical Clinic | 9 Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe | — |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Uniting Church Kindergarten
- The Hive Early Learning Centres
- Alfred Nuttall Memorial Kindergarten — 34 Separation Street
- Gum Nut Preschool & Child Care
Supermarkets
- Woolworths
- Bivihome — 351 Darebin Road
- Coles — 4 Livingstone Street
The Family Verdict
Alphington has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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