Moving to Eltham (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Eltham 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.
Eltham at a Glance
| Need | Eltham |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 67 |
| Medical | 14 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Eltham
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Eltham has 14 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Health & Wellbeing Centre | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | +61 460 866 417 |
| Eltham Ridge Medical Centre | 284 Bolton Street, Eltham | +61 3 9439 8660 |
| Eltham Central Medical Clinic | 9 Luck Street, Eltham | +61 3 9439 3322 |
| Eltham Clinic | 700 Main Road | +61 3 9431 0644 |
| Nillumbik Medical Centre | 1078 Main Road, Eltham | +61 3 9430 8888 |
Pharmacies: Eltham Ridge Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemist Warehouse, Thompsons Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles
- Aldi — 6-20 Luck Street
- Tip Top Butchers — 266 Bolton Street
- Woolworths
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Eltham has 18 restaurants and 14 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Lillies on Brougham — 62 Brougham Street
- Neda Cake Café — 132 Bolton Street
- Cafe Eden
- Yarra Organics
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 Eltham.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Eltham has 67 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Lenister Farm Wetlands
- Eltham Lower Park
- Glendale Reserve
- Alistair Knox Park West
- Kelway Crescent Reserve
- Kirwana Place Reserve
If You Have Kids
Eltham has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Eltham High School | 30-60 Withers Way |
| Eltham East Primary School | 16 Grove Street |
| Research Primary School | 1570 Main Road |
| St Helena Secondary College | 50 Wallowa Road, Eltham North |
| Eltham Primary School | 70 Dalton Street |
Cost of Living in Eltham
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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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