Moving to Fawkner (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Fawkner 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.
Fawkner at a Glance
| Need | Fawkner |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 21 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Fawkner
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Fawkner has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fawkner Health Care | 1274 Sydney Road | +61 3 9357 1199 |
Pharmacies: Pharmacy World Fawkner, Pharmacy World, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Fawkner has 0 restaurants and 6 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Fawkner Memorial Park Tearooms
- 88 Place — 538 Mahoneys Road
- Pasticceria Padova
- TJ’s Cafe — 40A Newlands Road
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 Fawkner.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Fawkner has 21 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Bain Reserve
- Doug Hannan Reserve
- RK Evans Reserve
- LaTrobe Park
- Lonsdale Park
- Summerbank Reserve
If You Have Kids
Fawkner has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Fawkner Primary School | 40 Lorne Street |
| Moomba Park Primary School | 111 Anderson Road |
| St Matthew’s Primary School | 95 William Street |
| St Mark’s Primary School | 118 Argyle Street |
| John Fawkner College | 51-53 Jukes Road |
Cost of Living in Fawkner
| 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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