Moving to Carnegie (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Carnegie 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.
Carnegie at a Glance
| Need | Carnegie |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Cafes | 30 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 9 |
| Medical | 9 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Carnegie
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Carnegie has 9 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sunspot Skin Cancer Clinic | — | — |
| Australian Hair and Scalp Clinic | 51 Murrumbeena Road | — |
| Sleep Better Again | 53 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena | — |
| Koornang Rd Medical Centre | — | — |
| Carnegie Central | — | — |
| Cardiac Concepts | 94 Murrumbeena Road | — |
Pharmacies: Caremore Pharmacy Carnegie, Priceline Pharmacy, David Jones Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Pura Milk — 329 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- ALDI — 2-18 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- OK Asian Supermarket
- Indian Grocery
- IGA — 18-30 Woorayl Street, Carnegie
- MVJ — 97-99 Koornang Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Carnegie has 64 restaurants and 30 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Spilt Milk — 288 Neerim Road, Carnegie
- Levi — 6 Railway Parade
- Left Field — 358 Koornang Road, Carnegie
- Tailored — 23 Koornang Road
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 Carnegie.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Carnegie has 9 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Duncan Mackinnon Reserve
- Packer Park
- Koornang Park
- Mallanbool Reserve
- Lord Reserve
- Rosanna Street Reserve
If You Have Kids
Carnegie has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Scope | — |
| Carnegie Primary School | 51 Truganini Road |
| St Anthony’s Primary School | 74 Grange Road |
| St Patrick’s Primary School | 1 Dalny Road |
| Melbourne Montessori School Grange Road Campus | 3-5 Grange Road |
Cost of Living in Carnegie
| 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 Carnegie?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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