Moving to Bayswater (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Bayswater 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.
Bayswater at a Glance
| Need | Bayswater |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Cafes | 26 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 33 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Bayswater
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Bayswater has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Medical Centre | 506 Mountain Highway, Wantirna | — |
| The Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital | 157 Scoresby Road, Boronia | — |
| Top Care Medical Centre | 185 Stud Road, Wantirna South | — |
| Councelling and Clinical Psychology | 42-50 Stud Road | — |
Pharmacies: Direct Chemist Warehouse, Amcal
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 7-13 High Street
- Bayswater Fresh
- IGA — 191-195 Stud Road, Wantirna South
- Woolworths — 659 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
- Aldi — 10-14 High Street
- Food Factory Sales — 6 High Street, Bayswater
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Bayswater has 30 restaurants and 26 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Hatter and the Hare — 21 Scoresby Road, Bayswater
- Flick the Bean
- Miss Bunny Café — 19a/50 Dorset Square, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia
- Montano’s Patisserie Cafe. — 719-721 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, 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 Bayswater.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Bayswater has 33 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Dexters Bush
- Bayswater Park Bike Training Area
- Schultz Reserve
- Whitehaven Reserve
- Glenbarry Road Reserve
- Marie Wallace Bayswater Park
If You Have Kids
Bayswater has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Bayswater West Primary School | 58 Phyllis Street |
| Bayswater South Primary School | 29 Enfield Drive |
| Bayswater Secondary College | 14 Orchard Road |
| Bayswater Primary School | 2-4 Birch Street |
| Dillbadin Primary School | 25 Tormore Road, Boronia |
Cost of Living in Bayswater
| 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 Bayswater?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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