Moving to Mordialloc (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Mordialloc 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.
Mordialloc at a Glance
| Need | Mordialloc |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Cafes | 35 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Mordialloc
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Mordialloc has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mordialloc Medical Centre | 554 Main Street, Mordialloc | +61 3 9587 6311 |
| Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnership | 335 Nepean Highway, Parkdale | +61 3 8587 0103 |
Pharmacies: Amcal, Beachside Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Mordialloc has 20 restaurants and 35 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Main Street Cafe — 503-505 Main Street, Mordialloc
- The Mordi Canteen — 226 Beach Road
- Hendriks Cafe — 105/107 White St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
- Urban Ground Mordialloc — 1 Lamana Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
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 Mordialloc.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Mordialloc has 16 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Walter Galt Reserve
- Jack Grut Reserve
- Doug Denyer Reserve
- Hazel Pierce Reserve
- Bradshaw Park
- Gerry Green Reserve
If You Have Kids
Mordialloc has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Mordialloc Beach Primary School | 58 Barkly Street |
| St Brigid’s Primary School | 129 Albert Street |
| St John Vianney’s Primary School | 119 Warren Road |
| Parktone Primary School | 47-69 Robert Street |
| Parkdale Primary School | 305-311 Nepean Highway |
Cost of Living in Mordialloc
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/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 Mordialloc?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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