Retiree’s Guide to Nunawading (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Nunawading offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Nunawading | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 2 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 19 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 5 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 5 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 2 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Nunawading has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial Massage | — | — |
| Nunawading Clinic | 176 Springvale Road, Nunawading | — |
Pharmacies (1): Amcal
Daily Walking & Green Space
Nunawading has 19 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Aranga Reserve
- Walker Park
- Charles Rooks Reserve
- Candlebark Park
- R.E.Gray Reserve
- Nunawading Reserve
- Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve
- Wren Close Reserve
- Tunstall Park
- Nicoll Park
- Plus 9 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
5 cafes give Nunawading a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Miss Lucy — 133 Central Road, Nunawading
- The Food Cage — 16 King Street
- The Peddler
- Station Street Cafe
- Cafe Espresso
Community & Worship
5 places of worship in Nunawading:
- Lifespring Church (Christian)
- Victorian Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
- SDA Victorian Conference Headquarters
- Nunawading Gospel Hall (Christian)
- Nunawading Seventh-day Adventist Church (Christian) — 169 Central Road, Nunawading
Staying Active
2 gyms and fitness centres:
- Revo Fitness
- Nunawading Tennis Club house — Lane Street
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Nunawading ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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