Moving to Black Rock (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Black Rock 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.
Black Rock at a Glance
| Need | Black Rock |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Cafes | 25 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 7 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Black Rock
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Black Rock has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Medical Centre | 29 North Concourse, Beaumaris | +61 3 9589 4559 |
| Sandringham & District Memorial Hospital | 193 Bluff Road, Sandringham | +61 3 9076 1000 |
Pharmacies: Black Rock Pharmacy, Pharmacy360
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Black Rock Grocer
- Woolworths Metro — 39-41A Bluff Road, Black Rock
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Black Rock has 26 restaurants and 25 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Colonel’s Son — 299 Beach Road, Black Rock
- Cafeteria — 36 Bluff Road, Black Rock
- Happy Jacques — 24 Bluff Road, Black Rock
- 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 Black Rock.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Black Rock has 7 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- F.G. Tricks Reserve
- Donald Macdonald Reserve
- Merindah Park
- Beaumaris Reserve
- Balcombe Park Reserve
- Pasadena Avenue Park
If You Have Kids
Black Rock has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Rock Primary School | 71 Arkaringa Crescent |
| Beaumaris Secondary College | 117-136 Reserve Road, Beaumaris |
| Beaumaris Primary School | 79-99 Dalgetty Road |
| Beaumaris North Primary School | 188 Reserve Road |
| St Joseph’s School | 544 Balcombe Road |
Cost of Living in Black Rock
| 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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