Moving to Berwick (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Berwick 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.
Population: 50,298 (ABS Census 2021)
Berwick at a Glance
| Need | Berwick |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Cafes | 33 |
| Schools | 24 |
| Parks | 89 |
| Medical | 16 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Pharmacies | 7 |
Your First Week in Berwick
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Berwick has 16 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Superclinic | — | +61 3 9707 4777 |
| Berwick Healthcare | — | — |
| Edens Rise Family Clinic | — | — |
| Langmore Clinic | — | — |
| Your Doctor | 173 High Street | — |
| Wheelers Park Medical Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: Priceline Pharmacy, Berwick Pharmacy, PharmaSave, Advantage Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 215-225 Parkhill Drive
- ALDI Eden Rise
- Eve IGA — William Thwates Drive
- GreenSoul Organics — 46-50 Old Princes Highway
- Coles.Partner_Pickup
- Aldi — 53 Old Princes Highway
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Berwick has 50 restaurants and 33 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Little by Little Cafe — 2-10 Reserve Street, Berwick
- Something Good — 2 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road
- 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 Berwick.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Berwick has 89 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Duck Pond
- Esplanade Kiddie Park
- Berwick Kiddie Park
- Duck Watchers Point
- Buchanan Park
- Stirling Circuit Reserve
If You Have Kids
Berwick has 24 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Primary School | 97 Fleetwood Drive |
| Timbarra P–9 College | 159-197 Parkhill Drive |
| Don Bosco Primary School | 496-502 Princes Highway |
| St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus | 4 Beaconsfield Avenue |
| Beaconhills College Berwick Campus | 92S Kangan Drive |
Cost of Living in Berwick
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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 Berwick?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Berwick Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Berwick
- Is Berwick Safe?
- Berwick 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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