Moving to Ashwood (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Ashwood 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.
Ashwood at a Glance
| Need | Ashwood |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Cafes | 20 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Ashwood
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Ashwood has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Ashwood Eye and ENT Centre | 569 Warrigal Road | — |
| Ashwood Medical Group | 446-450 Warrigal Road, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 4494 |
Pharmacies: PharmaSave, TerryWhite Chemmart, Health More Chadstone Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths — 551-557 Warrigal Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Ashwood has 21 restaurants and 20 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- QT Kitchen — Shop 2/10-12 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- SANTUCCI‘s & DELICIOUS AT CORNER(Dinner) — 1392 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
- The Silver Linings — 53 Batesford Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia
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 Ashwood.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Ashwood has 5 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Essex Heights Reserve
- Electra Reserve
- Gardiners Reserve
- Holmesglen Reserve
- Markham Reserve
If You Have Kids
Ashwood has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Parkhill Primary School | 4A Parkhill Drive |
| Ashwood High School | 50 Vannam Drive |
| Ashwood School | 47-61 Montpellier Road |
| Frank Dando Sports Academy | 33 Raymond Street |
Cost of Living in Ashwood
| 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 Ashwood?
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- Ashwood Transport Guide
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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