Moving to Narre Warren North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Narre Warren North 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.
Narre Warren North at a Glance
| Need | Narre Warren North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 3 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 23 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Narre Warren North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Narre Warren North has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Gate Medical Centre | — | — |
| St Mina Medical Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: St Mina Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Narre Warren North has 0 restaurants and 3 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Rise Pizzeria Cafe
- The Squatting Frog
- The Goodwill cafe and bakery
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 Narre Warren North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Narre Warren North has 23 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Ernst Wanke Road Reserve
- Narre Warren North Road Linear Reserve
- Amber Crescent Reserve
- Antonietta Toscano Reserve
- Troups Creek West Wetlands
- Penhurst Street Reserve
If You Have Kids
Narre Warren North has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Lysterfield Lake College | 20 A’Beckett Road |
| Sidrah Gardens School | 434-442 Belgrave-Hallam Road |
| Maramba Primary School | 59-87 Maramba Drive |
| Narre Warren North Primary School | 15-31 A’Beckett Road |
| Mary MacKillop Primary School | 2 Ernst Wanke Road |
Cost of Living in Narre Warren North
| 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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