Moving to Bonbeach (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Bonbeach 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.
Bonbeach at a Glance
| Need | Bonbeach |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Cafes | 25 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 9 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Bonbeach
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Bonbeach has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bonbeach and Chelsea Medical Centre | — | — |
| Chelsea Arcade Medical | — | — |
| Surgery 464 | 464 Nepean Highway | — |
Pharmacies: Adams Pharmacy, Soul Pattison Chemist
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- NQR — 421-422 Nepean Highway
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Bonbeach has 24 restaurants and 25 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cafe Opera — 419 Nepean Highway
- Two Feet First — 451 Nepean Highway
- Brick Lane Melbourne — 33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- The Little French Deli — 524 Nepean Hwy, Bonbeach VIC 3196, 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 Bonbeach.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Bonbeach has 9 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Wannarkladdin Wetlands
- The Beauty Spot
- Mascot Avenue Reserve
- Chelsea Bicentennial Park
- Mary Bell Park
- Schooner Bay Drive Reserve
If You Have Kids
Bonbeach has 3 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Bonbeach Primary School | 29-63 Breeze Street |
| St Joseph’s School | 362 Station Street |
| Chelsea Primary School | 34-44 Argyle Avenue |
Cost of Living in Bonbeach
| 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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