Moving to Beaumaris (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Beaumaris 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.
Beaumaris at a Glance
| Need | Beaumaris |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Cafes | 26 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 7 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Beaumaris
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Beaumaris has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Soulsby William Thomas | — | — |
| Beaumaris Medical Centre | 29 North Concourse, Beaumaris | +61 3 9589 4559 |
Pharmacies: Beaumaris Pharmacy, Amcal
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- IGA
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Beaumaris has 29 restaurants and 26 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The CNR — 476 Beach Road, Beaumaris
- Two Little Monkeys — 38 East Concourse
- The Parlor Milkbar & Kitchen — 38-40 Weatherall Road, Cheltenham
- Rickett’s Point Beaumaris — 407C Beach Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, 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 Beaumaris.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Beaumaris has 7 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Donald Macdonald Reserve
- Beaumaris Reserve
- Banksia Reserve
- F Vale Reserve
- Illaroo Reserve
- Balcombe Park Reserve
If You Have Kids
Beaumaris has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | 105-115 Oak Street |
| Beaumaris Secondary College | 117-136 Reserve Road, Beaumaris |
| Mentone Girls’ Secondary College | 175 Balcombe Road |
| Beaumaris Primary School | 79-99 Dalgetty Road |
| Beaumaris North Primary School | 188 Reserve Road |
Cost of Living in Beaumaris
| 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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