Moving to Mulgrave (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Mulgrave 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.
Mulgrave at a Glance
| Need | Mulgrave |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 18 |
| Schools | 14 |
| Parks | 19 |
| Medical | 13 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Mulgrave
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Mulgrave has 13 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | — | — |
| Access Medical Centre | 2 Magid Avenue, Wheelers Hill | — |
| Lum Road Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Jells Road Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Wheelers Hill Clinic | — | — |
| Valewood Clinic | — | — |
Pharmacies: Buckleys Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, Highway Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Mulgrave has 0 restaurants and 18 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- XS Roasting Kitchen — 3 Nexus Court, Mulgrave
- Podium Cafe — 690 Springvale Road, Mulgrave
- Tailor Made Coffee — 118 Police Road
- Muffin Break
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 Mulgrave.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Mulgrave has 19 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Lum Reserve
- Columbia Park
- Freeway Reserve
- Gladeswood Reserve
- Southern Reserve
- Wellington Reserve
If You Have Kids
Mulgrave has 14 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Brandon Park Primary School | 1-5 Ninevah Crescent |
| Mulgrave Primary School | 23-31 Gladeswood Drive |
| Albany Rise Primary School | 74-82 Albany Drive |
| Waverley Meadows Primary School | 11 Columbia Drive |
| Wheelers Hill Secondary College | 1-31 Phoenix Drive |
Cost of Living in Mulgrave
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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 Mulgrave?
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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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