Moving to Rowville (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Rowville 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: 33,571 (ABS Census 2021)
Rowville at a Glance
| Need | Rowville |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 11 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 36 |
| Medical | 14 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Rowville
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Rowville has 14 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | — | — |
| Wellness on Wellington | — | — |
| The Valley Private Hospital | — | — |
| First Health Medical | — | — |
| Rowville Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Mulgrave Private Hospital | Blanton Drive | — |
Pharmacies: Amcal, Chemist Warehouse, Blooms The Chemist
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Rowville has 0 restaurants and 11 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Choco Bean — 150 Kelletts Road, Rowville
- Boost Juice
- Corner Stonez Cafe
- Kelletts Cafe — 2-67 Kelletts Road, Rowville
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 Rowville.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Rowville has 36 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Pine Hill Reserve
- Event Central at Caribbean Park
- Knox Model Aeroplane Club
- Greenbank Reserve
- Portland Reserve
- Barry Reserve
If You Have Kids
Rowville has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Simon the Apostle Primary School | 2 Taylors Lane |
| Rowville Secondary College Western Campus | 17 Paratea Drive |
| Rowville Primary School | 11 Paratea Drive |
| Karoo Primary School | 160 Karoo Road |
| Heany Park Primary School | 81 Buckingham Drive |
Cost of Living in Rowville
| 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.
Should You Move to Rowville?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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