Moving to Aspendale (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Aspendale 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 at a Glance
| Need | Aspendale |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Cafes | 13 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Aspendale
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Aspendale has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has 23 restaurants and 13 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Aspendeli — 34 Mill Street, Aspendale
- The Street Cafe Aspendale — 142 Station Street, Aspendale
- Aspendale Cafe — 137 Station Street
- Tour De Cafe — 1 Pier Road, Mordialloc
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Aspendale has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Regents Park
- Amott Court Rreserve
- Dawson Court Reserve
- Jack Grut Reserve
- Hazel Pierce Reserve
- Attenborough Park
If You Have Kids
Aspendale has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Mordialloc College | 1 Station Street |
| St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School | 37 Dolphin Street |
| Yarrabah School | 23 Mill Street |
| Aspendale Gardens Primary School | 96 Kearney Drive |
| Aspendale Primary School | 23 Laura Street |
Cost of Living in Aspendale
| 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.
Should You Move to Aspendale?
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- Aspendale 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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