Moving to Cheltenham (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Cheltenham 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.
Cheltenham at a Glance
| Need | Cheltenham |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Cafes | 43 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 40 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Cheltenham
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Cheltenham has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Southland Medical Centre | 50 Chesterville Road | — |
| Kingston Eye Clinic | 225 Charman Road | — |
| Inner Strength | 254 Charman Road | — |
| Capital Radiology | — | — |
| Melbourne Pathology | 48 Chesterville Road | — |
| Australian skin cancer clinic | 148 Chesterville Road | — |
Pharmacies: Direct Chemist Outlet, PharmaSave, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- ALDI — 1239 Nepean Highway
- Coles
- IGA Cheltenham — 39 Bernard Street
- The Fruit Men — 273 Charman Road
- Foodworks
- Woolworths
- Aldi — 280-282 Bay Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Cheltenham has 26 restaurants and 43 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Applehead Deli — 100 Latrobe Street, Mentone
- The Parlor Milkbar & Kitchen — 38-40 Weatherall Road, Cheltenham
- Teo’s Pizza — 6 Railway Parade, Highett
- The Diplomat Cafe — 4 Railway Parade, Highett
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 Cheltenham.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Cheltenham has 40 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Barker Street Reserve
- Native Flora & Fauna
- Cheltenham Park
- Sir William Fry Reserve
- Le Page Park
- Hibiscus Avenue Reserve
If You Have Kids
Cheltenham has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Floral Arts School Of Australia | 250 Charman Road |
| Sandringham College Year 10-12 Campus | 11 Holloway Road |
| Cheltenham Secondary College | 73-75 Bernard Street |
| Cheltenham Primary School | 231 Charman Road |
| Kingston Heath Primary School | 25 Farm Road |
Cost of Living in Cheltenham
| 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 Cheltenham?
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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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