Moving to Beaconsfield (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Beaconsfield 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.
Beaconsfield at a Glance
| Need | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 23 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Beaconsfield
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Beaconsfield has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical Clinic | 39 Wallace Street | +61 3 9707 5187 |
| Rise Medical Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: Beaconsfield Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- GreenSoul Organics — 46-50 Old Princes Highway
- Woolworths — 28 Sylvia Road
- Aldi — 53 Old Princes Highway
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Beaconsfield has 29 restaurants and 24 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Something Good — 2 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road
- Greens & Grains — 46-50 Old Princes Highway
- Ducky in the Field — 55 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield
- Middle Ground Cafe & Events — 52 Old Princes Highway
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 Beaconsfield.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Beaconsfield has 23 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Stirling Circuit Reserve
- Paddington Terrace Reserve
- Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve
- Beaconsfield Recreational Reserve
- Kath Roberts Reserve
- Jim Parkes Reserve
If You Have Kids
Beaconsfield has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus | 4 Beaconsfield Avenue |
| Beaconhills College Berwick Campus | 92S Kangan Drive |
| Haileybury College | 138 High Street |
| Beaconsfield Primary School | 1-15 Lyle Avenue |
| Maranatha Christian School Officer Campus | 62 Rix Road |
Cost of Living in Beaconsfield
| 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.
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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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