Family Guide to Ivanhoe (2026)
Ivanhoe has strong family infrastructure: 10 schools, 28 parks, 14 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe has 10 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Austin School | 1 | — |
| Mary Immaculate School | 1 | 7 Rockbeare Grove |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School | 1-3 | 41 The Ridgeway |
| Ivanhoe Primary School | 1 | 124 Waterdale Road |
| Ivanhoe East Primary School | 1 | 35 Warncliffe Road, Ivanhoe East |
| Alphington Primary School | 1 | 26 Yarralea Street |
| St Bernadette’s School | 1 | 53 Stanley Street |
| Waratah Special Development School | 1 | 228 Banksia Street |
| Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School | 1-3 | 123 Marshall Street |
| Alphington Grammar School | 1-3 | 12-18 Old Heidelberg Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Ivanhoe has 28 parks:
- Pitcher Park
- Remembrance Park
- Ivanhoe Park
- Chelsworth Park
- Miles Reserve
- Ford Park
- Darebin Parklands
- Rockbeare Park
- Plus 20 more parks
Healthcare
14 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital for Women | 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg | — |
| Mount Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| Hill Crest Medical Centre | 18-22 Bell Street | — |
| Ostopathic Clinic | — | — |
| Waterdale Medical Specialist Rooms | 249 Waterdale Road | — |
| The Local Doctor | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre | 226 Upper Heidelberg Road | — |
| Austin Hospital | 145 Studley Road | — |
| Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital | — | — |
| North Eastern Rehabilitation Centre | 134-142 Ford Street, Ivanhoe | +61 3 9474 8900 |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Uniting Church Kindergarten
- Austin Health Child Care Centre
- Heidelberg Preschool — 4 Orient Place, Heidelberg
- Gum Nut Preschool & Child Care
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
Ivanhoe 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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