Moving to Craigieburn (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Craigieburn 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.
Population: 65,178 (ABS Census 2021)
Craigieburn at a Glance
| Need | Craigieburn |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 24 |
| Parks | 85 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Your First Week in Craigieburn
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Craigieburn has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care Imaging | — | — |
| Modern Medical Clinic | — | — |
| DPV Health | — | — |
| Craigieburn Community Hospital | 274-304 Craigieburn Road West, Craigieburn | +61 3 8338 3000 |
| Craigieburn Clinic | — | — |
| Primary Medical Centre - Craigieburn | — | +61 3 8384 0900 |
Pharmacies: Craigieburn Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 340 Craigieburn Road
- Aldi — 340 Craigieburn Road
- Foodworks — 130-132 Hothlyn Drive, Craigieburn
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Craigieburn has 5 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Earl of Brew — 330 Brookfield Boulevard, Craigieburn
- Degani
- Waterside Cafe
- Lago Fino
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 Craigieburn.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Craigieburn has 85 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Craigieburn Gardens
- Cimberwood Drive Reserve
- Hyde Park Reserve
- Northern Crescent Reserve
- Vic Foster Reserve
- Metropolitan Avenue Reserve
If You Have Kids
Craigieburn has 24 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady’s Primary School | 169-187 Craigieburn Road |
| Willmott Park Primary School | 54-62 Dorchester Street |
| Mother Teresa Primary School | 5-15 Windrock Avenue |
| Good Samaritan Catholic School | 7-15 Southern Cross Drive |
| Roxburgh Rise Primary School | 35-59 Lockwood Drive |
Cost of Living in Craigieburn
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/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 Craigieburn?
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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