Moving to Aspendale Gardens (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Aspendale Gardens 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.
Aspendale Gardens at a Glance
| Need | Aspendale Gardens |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 12 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Aspendale Gardens
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Aspendale Gardens has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9772 9555 |
| Carewell Medical Centre | 11 Narelle Drive, Aspendale Gardens | +61 3 9590 9955 |
Pharmacies: My Chemist, Aspendale Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Ritchie’s IGA — 11 Narelle Drive, Aspendale Gardens
- Foodworks — 130-131 Station Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Aspendale Gardens has 23 restaurants and 15 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Street Cafe Aspendale — 142 Station Street, Aspendale
- Aspendale Cafe — 137 Station Street
- Nest at Waterways Cafe — Waterside Drive, Waterways
- Koochino Cafe — 11 Narelle Drive
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 Aspendale Gardens.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Aspendale Gardens has 12 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Regents Park
- Amott Court Rreserve
- Dawson Court Reserve
- Braeside Linear Reserve
- Yammerbrook Nature Reserve
- Iluka Reserve
If You Have Kids
Aspendale Gardens has 3 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School | 37 Dolphin Street |
| Aspendale Gardens Primary School | 96 Kearney Drive |
| Aspendale Primary School | 23 Laura Street |
Cost of Living in Aspendale Gardens
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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.
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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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