Moving to Burwood (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Burwood 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 at a Glance
| Need | Burwood |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Cafes | 32 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 10 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Burwood
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Burwood has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Dr Susan Schlicht | 303 Warrigal Road | — |
Pharmacies: Amcal, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- IGA Burwood
- Andrew Street Grocer
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Burwood has 26 restaurants and 32 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Bells and Whistles Cafe — 125 Highbury Road, Burwood
- The Peddler Cafe — 295B Springfield Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
- Brick Lane Melbourne — 33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Stream Cafe — Highbury Road, Burwood
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Burwood has 10 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Federal Reserve
- Damper Creek Reserve
- Coopers Reserve
- Gardiners Reserve
- Wattle Park
- Lundgren Chain Reserve
If You Have Kids
Burwood has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Presbyterian Ladies’ College | 141-155 Burwood Highway |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | 245 Burwood Highway |
| Wattle Park Primary School | 225 Warrigal Road |
| Ashwood School | 47-61 Montpellier Road |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary School | 57 Birdwood Street |
Cost of Living in Burwood
| 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.
Should You Move to Burwood?
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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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