Moving to Alphington (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Alphington in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Alphington at a Glance
| Need | Alphington |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 14 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Alphington
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Alphington has 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 | — |
Pharmacies: Mount’s Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Bivihome — 351 Darebin Road
- Coles — 4 Livingstone Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Alphington has 33 restaurants and 28 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Becca Foodstore — 82 Grange Road
- The Alphington Foodstore — 52 Wingrove Street, Alphington
- Extracted — 215 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
- Kissaten — 538 Heidelberg Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Alphington.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Alphington has 14 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Pitcher Park
- Miles Reserve
- Darebin Parklands
- Rockbeare Park
- Seddon Reserve
- Sparks Reserve
If You Have Kids
Alphington has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate School | 7 Rockbeare Grove |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School | 41 The Ridgeway |
| Ivanhoe Primary School | 124 Waterdale Road |
| Alphington Primary School | 26 Yarralea Street |
| St Anthony’s School | 59 Austin Street |
Cost of Living in Alphington
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Alphington?
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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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