Moving to Cranbourne North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Cranbourne North 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.
Cranbourne North at a Glance
| Need | Cranbourne North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Cafes | 1 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 19 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Cranbourne North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Cranbourne North has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Park Medical Centre | — | — |
| Thompson Road Clinic | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Lesdon Avenue Medical Centre | — | +61 3 5996 5566 |
Pharmacies: Casey Central Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 400 Cranbourne Road
- Eve IGA — William Thwates Drive
- ALDI — 400 Narre Warren Road
- Apna Bazaar Indian Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Cranbourne North has 5 restaurants and 1 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Urban Chill Coffee — Thompsons Road, Cranbourne
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 Cranbourne North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Cranbourne North has 19 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Duck Pond
- Esplanade Kiddie Park
- Duck Watchers Point
- Sherwood Park
- The Promenade Reserve
- Casey Central Town Park
If You Have Kids
Cranbourne North has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Hillsmeade Primary School | 82S The Promenade |
| Courtenay Gardens Primary School | 62-76 Courtenay Avenue |
| Alkira Secondary College | — |
| Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School | 15 Silky Oak Drive |
| Lyndhurst Secondary College | — |
Cost of Living in Cranbourne North
| 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.
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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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