Moving to Roxburgh Park (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Roxburgh Park 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.
Roxburgh Park at a Glance
| Need | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 0 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 48 |
| Medical | 0 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Roxburgh Park
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Pharmacies: TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Roxburgh Park has 0 restaurants and 0 cafes. Start with these:
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 Roxburgh Park.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Roxburgh Park has 48 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Rearden Reserve
- Matthews Reserve
- The Shankland Reserve
- McKeown Lookout
- Pinnock Reserve
- Kirwan Park Reserve
If You Have Kids
Roxburgh Park has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Roxburgh Homestead Primary School | 21-33 McPherson Boulevard |
| Roxburgh Park Primary School | 7-21 Almands Avenue |
| Roxburgh College | 60-70 Donald Cameron Drive |
| Good Samaritan Catholic School | 7-15 Southern Cross Drive |
| Roxburgh Rise Primary School | 35-59 Lockwood Drive |
Cost of Living in Roxburgh Park
| 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 Roxburgh Park?
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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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