Family Guide to Deer Park (2026)
Deer Park has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 18 parks, 3 medical centres and 5 supermarkets.
Schools in Deer Park
Deer Park has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Kumon | — | — |
| Deer Park West Primary School | 1 | 1-31 Hogan Street |
| Victoria University Secondary College Deer Park Campus | 2-3 | 88 Billingham Road |
| Cairnlea Park Primary School | 1 | 49 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea |
| Deer Park North Primary School | 1 | 18-36 Mawson Avenue |
| Victoria University Secondary College Cairnlea Senior Campus | 3 | 43 Ken Jordan Road, Cairnlea |
| St Peter Chanel School | 1 | 846-848 Ballarat Road, Deer Park |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Deer Park has 18 parks:
- St Andrews Park
- Central Park
- O’Connors Paddock
- Stockton Run Reserve
- Elford Green Reserve
- Clarian Street Reserve
- Waterfield Park
- Moorland Park
- Plus 10 more parks
Healthcare
3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Doctors | — | — |
| Mercy Medical Centre | — | — |
| Western Family Medical | — | — |
Childcare
5 childcare centres:
- Goodstart Early Learning Centre
- Deer Park West Kindergarten — 1 Adeline Court, Deer Park
- Cairnlea Kindy and Childcare Centre
- Carmody Drive Kindergarten — 59 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea
- Deer Park Children’s Community Centre
Supermarkets
- IGA Deer Park — 8 Hatchlands Drive, Deer Park
- Coles — 28-72 Neale Road
- Woolworths
- Aldi
- Minh Vi
The Family Verdict
Deer Park has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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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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