Moving to Moorabbin (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Moorabbin 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.
Moorabbin at a Glance
| Need | Moorabbin |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 13 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 6 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Moorabbin
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Moorabbin has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Psychology | — | +61 466 988 738 |
| Holmesglen Private Hospital | 490 South Road, Moorabbin | — |
| 4Cyte Pathology & PCR tests | — | — |
Pharmacies: Advantage Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Moorabbin has 0 restaurants and 13 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
- Cool Bean Kitchen Burger bar — 614 - 616 South Road, Moorabbin
- Teo’s Pizza — 6 Railway Parade, Highett
- The Diplomat Cafe — 4 Railway Parade, Highett
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 Moorabbin.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Moorabbin has 6 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- GR Bricker Reserve
- Wingate / Brady Reserve
- Nina Reserve
- Train Street Park
- McFarlane Court Reserve
- Horscroft Place Pocket Park
If You Have Kids
Moorabbin has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Avenues Education | 999 Nepean Highway |
| Holmesglen TAFE Moorabbin Campus | — |
| Southmoor Primary School | 2-4 Rica Street |
| East Bentleigh Primary School | 90 Bignell Road |
| St Catherine’s Primary School | 14-28 Fletcher Street |
Cost of Living in Moorabbin
| 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 Moorabbin?
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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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