Moving to Narre Warren South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Narre Warren South 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.
Population: 30,909 (ABS Census 2021)
Narre Warren South at a Glance
| Need | Narre Warren South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 3 |
| Schools | 13 |
| Parks | 31 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Narre Warren South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Narre Warren South has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Clinic | — | — |
| Pound Road Medical Centre | — | — |
| Narre Warren Medical Centre | 2 Malcolm Court | — |
| Amberley Park Medical Centre | — | — |
| Southeast ENT | 509 Princes Highway, Narre Warren | — |
Pharmacies: Amberley Park Pharmacy, Casey Central Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Richard Edward’s TerryWhite Chemmart
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Narre Warren South has 0 restaurants and 3 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- George’s on the Avenue
- Middle Mist Cafe and shisha Lounge
- Drive-Thru coffee
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 South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Narre Warren South has 31 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Duck Pond
- Esplanade Kiddie Park
- Berwick Kiddie Park
- Duck Watchers Point
- Strathaird Reserve
- Sherwood Park
If You Have Kids
Narre Warren South has 13 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Narre Warren South P–12 College | 79-125 Amberley Park Drive |
| Hillsmeade Primary School | 82S The Promenade |
| Trinity Catholic Primary School | 103-129 Oakgrove Drive |
| Fleetwood Primary School | 97 Fleetwood Drive |
| Alkira Secondary College | — |
Cost of Living in Narre Warren South
| 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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