Family Guide to East Melbourne (2026)
East Melbourne has adequate family infrastructure: 3 schools, 17 parks, 17 medical centres and 1 supermarkets.
Schools in East Melbourne
East Melbourne has 3 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes Grammar School | 3 | 185 Spring Street |
| Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | — | 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne |
| Collingwood English Language School | 1-3 | 19 Cambridge Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
East Melbourne has 17 parks:
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Treasury Gardens
- Darling Square
- Powlett Reserve
- Queen Victoria Gardens
- Alexandra Gardens
- Kings Domain
- Parliament Gardens
- Plus 9 more parks
Healthcare
17 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Parade Surgery Centre | 100 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9650 4000 |
| Dr Alice Huang | 33 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9417 1088 |
| Dr Johannes Kern | 15 Collins Street, Melbourne | — |
| Fertility Control Clinic | — | — |
| Chase Medical Centre | — | — |
| Jean Hailes at Epworth | 412 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9562 7555 |
| Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists | — | — |
| St Vincent’s Hospital | 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy | +61 3 9288 2211 |
| St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne | 159 Grey Street | +61 3 9928 6555 |
| St Vincents Private Hospital Fitzroy | 59 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy | +61 3 9411 7111 |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond — 67-81 Hoddle Street, Richmond
- East Melbourne Childcare Cooperative — Corner Grey and Simpson Streets, East Melbourne
- Yarra Park Children’s Centre
- St Vincents Early Learning Centre — 93-99 Victoria Parade
Supermarkets
- IGA
The Family Verdict
East Melbourne has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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- Cost of Living in East Melbourne
- East Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Is East Melbourne Safe?
- East Melbourne Transport Guide
- East Melbourne Property Market
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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