Moving to Burwood East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Burwood East 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.
Burwood East at a Glance
| Need | Burwood East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Burwood East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Burwood East has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Peter James Centre | 321-345 Burwood Highway | +61 3 9881 1888 |
| Burwood Specialist Care | 323 Blackburn Road | — |
Pharmacies: Amcal, Quality Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 172-210 Burwood Highway
- ALDI
- Woolworths
- Hu Hui Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Burwood East has 29 restaurants and 24 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Peddler Cafe — 295B Springfield Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
- Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- Dish & Spoon Cafe — 122 Highfield Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
- Soulful Home Cafe — Shop G01/12 The Hwy, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, 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 Burwood East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Burwood East has 16 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Damper Creek Reserve
- Tally Ho Reserve
- Eley Road Reserve
- East Burwood Reserve
- Burwood Highway Reserve
- Ballyshannassy Park
If You Have Kids
Burwood East has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Forest Hill College | 178-198 Mahoneys Road |
| Burwood East Primary School | 401 Blackburn Road |
| Burwood East Special School | 18 Manooka Street |
| Burwood Heights Primary School | 174 Mahoneys Road |
| Blackburn English Language School | 120 Eley Street |
Cost of Living in Burwood East
| 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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