Sports Clubs in Hillside — Join & Play

The sports scene in Hillside is more active than most new residents expect

Football (AFL)

Remy’s (375 Fitzroy Crescent) — Reliable and consistent in Hillside. Recently renovated. Popular with locals for good reason.

Humble Corner (299 Fitzroy Crescent) — Reliable and consistent in Hillside. Established in 2021. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Depot — 266 Young Drive

The go-to option for most locals. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★★.

Cricket

Mia’s (280 Bell Grove) — Reliable and consistent in Hillside. Open daily. Popular with locals for good reason.

Lena’s (64 Young Drive) — Worth knowing about in Hillside. Open daily. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Lucky Standard (322 Elizabeth Grove) — Reliable and consistent in Hillside. Open daily. Prices are competitive.

Tennis & Netball

Marco — 220 Young Drive

Been around long enough that quality is consistent. Family-friendly with designated areas. Rating: ★★★★☆.

The Tall Corner (30 Bell Grove) — One of the better ones in Hillside. Established in 2013. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Soccer

Black Larder — 259 Chapel Road

Under the radar but deserving of more attention. Pricing is transparent — no hidden fees. Rating: ★★★★½.

Post (335 Elizabeth Grove) — One of the better ones in Hillside. Recently renovated. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Other Sports

Lena — 257 Fitzroy Crescent

The go-to option for most locals. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★½☆.

Old Quarter (158 Chapel Road) — Reliable and consistent in Hillside. Established in 2023. Not flashy, just good at what they do.

Southern Cellar — 279 Elizabeth Grove

Been around long enough that quality is consistent. Book ahead on weekends. Rating: ★★★★½.

Quick Reference

Category	Details
Suburb	Hillside
Region	Melbourne Greater Melbourne
Character	Unpretentious, multicultural, value-driven
Transport	Public transport options in Hillside
Coffee price	$4.00-4.50
Dinner out	$18-32 pp

Tips for Residents

Save the council number. For Hillside, your local council handles everything from noise complaints to hard rubbish collection. Their website has online forms for most requests — it is faster than calling.
Join local groups. The Hillside Facebook group and community boards are where you’ll find out about events, lost pets, and neighbourhood news before it hits the papers. Also check Nextdoor for hyperlocal updates.
Support local. The businesses on Fitzroy Crescent are what give Hillside its character. Use them or lose them — every dollar spent locally recirculates in the suburb economy.
Know the parking rules. Most streets around Fitzroy Crescent are 2-hour metered zones Mon-Fri. Side streets are unrestricted after 6pm and on weekends. The council does ticket — don’t push your luck.
Bin schedule. Green lid (general waste) is weekly. Yellow lid (recycling) and green waste alternate fortnightly. Hard rubbish collection is booked through the council — you get 3 free pickups per year.
Report issues. Potholes, graffiti, damaged footpaths, illegal dumping — report through the council’s Snap Send Solve app or their website. They actually fix things when they’re reported.

Detailed Area Guide

Getting Around

Public transport options in Hillside. Most daily errands in Hillside can be done on foot if you live near the main strip. For supermarkets and bulk shopping, a car or rideshare is more practical. Cycling infrastructure is decent — the suburb is relatively flat and bikeable.

Shopping & Errands

The main commercial strip along Fitzroy Crescent covers most basics: pharmacy, post office, newsagent, and several takeaway options. For major grocery shopping, there’s a Woolworths within a short drive. An Asian grocer stocks hard-to-find ingredients.

Weather & Seasons

Melbourne weather applies: dress in layers, keep an umbrella in the car, and never trust a sunny morning. Hillside is slightly warmer than suburbs further from the coast. The parks are best in autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November). Summer evenings are genuinely pleasant here — long daylight, outdoor dining, and the neighbourhood comes alive.

Seasonal highlights: Spring markets and outdoor events run September through November. The local traders do seasonal events worth following on socials.

Cost of Living Quick Reference

General daily costs in Hillside: coffee $4.00-4.50, brunch $15-22, dinner out $18-32 per person. For more detailed pricing across all categories, see our Hillside Cost of Living Guide.

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Last updated: March 2026

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