Moving to Montrose (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Montrose 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.
Montrose at a Glance
| Need | Montrose |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 31 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Montrose
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Montrose has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sia Medical Centre | 10 Leith Road, Montrose | +61 3 9728 6869 |
Pharmacies: Montrose Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Montrose has 0 restaurants and 5 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Paperbark Cafe — 118 York Road, Mount Evelyn
- Destiny Point Cafe — 1284 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd
- The Hummingbird Cafe — 926 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose
- Posie Project — 930 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose
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 Montrose.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Montrose has 31 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Balmoral Reserve
- Zina Grove Reserve
- Hansford Reserve
- Keith Hume Fraser Reserve
- Mount Dandenong Arboretum
- Mooroolbark Heights Reserve
If You Have Kids
Montrose has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Sarah Court Preschool | — |
| Billanook College | 197-199 Cardigan Road |
| Pembroke Primary School | 25 Pembroke Road |
| Gladesville Primary School | 48 Gladesville Drive |
| Montrose Primary School | 17-21 Leith Road |
Cost of Living in Montrose
| 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.
Should You Move to Montrose?
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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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