Moving to Narre Warren (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Narre Warren 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: 27,689 (ABS Census 2021)
Narre Warren at a Glance
| Need | Narre Warren |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 32 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Your First Week in Narre Warren
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Narre Warren has 8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Fresh Foot Centre | 4 Springwood Avenue | — |
| Farrelly Chiropractic | 463 Princes Highway | — |
| Parkview Clinic | — | — |
| Fountain Gate Medical Centre | — | — |
| Pound Road Medical Centre | — | — |
| Narre Warren Medical Centre | 2 Malcolm Court | — |
Pharmacies: St Mina Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Richard Edward’s TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemmart Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Narre Warren has 0 restaurants and 6 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Butlers Kitchen — 55 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren
- Muffin Break
- Vesper Cafe & Takeaway
- Oreo
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Narre Warren has 32 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Timbarra Park
- Jerilderie Drive Reserve
- Marco Ciavarella Reserve
- Harry Oakes Reserve
- Ernst Wanke Road Reserve
- Narre Warren North Road Linear Reserve
If You Have Kids
Narre Warren has 10 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Primary School | 97 Fleetwood Drive |
| Timbarra P–9 College | 159-197 Parkhill Drive |
| Don Bosco Primary School | 496-502 Princes Highway |
| Fountain Gate Secondary College | 45 Josephine Avenue |
| Fountain Gate Primary School | 7-21 Prospect Hill Road |
Cost of Living in Narre Warren
| 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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