Moving to Keilor East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Keilor East 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.
Keilor East at a Glance
| Need | Keilor East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 34 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Keilor East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Keilor East has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| North Western private clinic | 154 Milleara Road | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Keilor East has 0 restaurants and 5 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Starbucks
- Lumbar & Co Cafe
- Ring Side Snack Bar — 2 Slater Parade, Keilor East
- T.C. Cafe — 99-99A Slater Parade
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 Keilor East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Keilor East has 34 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Arcade Way Reserve
- Parkside Reserve
- J H Allan Reserve
- Rosehill Park
- Benaud Close Reserve
- Hassett Crescent Walkway
If You Have Kids
Keilor East has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Niddrie Primary School | 25 Watt Street |
| St Peter’s Primary School | 2A Parkside Avenue |
| Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School | 163 Rachelle Road |
| Keilor Heights Primary School | 45 Clarks Road |
| St Christopher’s School | 34 Roberts Road |
Cost of Living in Keilor East
| 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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