Family Guide to Parkdale (2026)
Parkdale has adequate family infrastructure: 4 schools, 6 parks, 5 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in Parkdale
Parkdale has 4 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick’s Primary School | 1 | 16-24 Childers Street |
| St John Vianney’s Primary School | 1 | 119 Warren Road |
| Parktone Primary School | 1 | 47-69 Robert Street |
| Parkdale Primary School | 1 | 305-311 Nepean Highway |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Parkdale has 6 parks:
- Walter Galt Reserve
- McDonald Healy Playground
- Bradshaw Park
- Gerry Green Reserve
- White Street Reserve
- Ivy Marriot Reserve
Healthcare
5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Medical Specialists | — | — |
| Mentone Eye Specialists | — | — |
| Como Private Hospital | — | — |
| Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnership | 335 Nepean Highway, Parkdale | +61 3 8587 0103 |
| Melbourne Pathology Mentone | — | — |
Childcare
2 childcare centres:
- Kingston Kids Preschool and Child Care Centre
- Happy Times Child Care & Early Learning Centre — 21 Long Street
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
Parkdale has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Parkdale
- Best Cafes in Parkdale
- Best Bars in Parkdale
- Cost of Living in Parkdale
- Parkdale Neighbourhood Guide
- Is Parkdale Safe?
- Parkdale Transport Guide
- Parkdale Property Market
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
💬 Discussion
Join the conversation — no account needed