Moving to Sandringham (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Sandringham 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: 10,200 (ABS Census 2021)
Sandringham at a Glance
| Need | Sandringham |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Cafes | 32 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 12 |
| Medical | 10 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Sandringham
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Sandringham has 10 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Medical Centre | 39 Bay Road, Sandringham | — |
| Highett Podiatry | 407 Highett Road | — |
| The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre | 257A Bluff Road, Sandringham | — |
| The Skin Boutique | 42 Bay Road | — |
| Doctors @ Bayside | 26 Bay Road | +61 3 9521 6633 |
| 4 Cyte | — | — |
Pharmacies: Amcal
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Sandringham has 20 restaurants and 32 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Stevie — 18-34 Station Street
- Our Little Ray of Sunshine — 50 Station Street
- Full Turn Kitchen Bar — 222 Bay Road
- Station Mingle cafe — 73 Station Street, Sandringham
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 Sandringham.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Sandringham has 12 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- AJ Steele Reserve
- Bamfield Playground
- Merindah Park
- Ashwood Avenue Park
- John Batman Reserve
- Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary
If You Have Kids
Sandringham has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School | 31 Bamfield Street |
| Sandringham College Year 10-12 Campus | 11 Holloway Road |
| Sandringham College Year 7-9 Campus | 356 Bluff Road |
| Firbank Grammar School Sandringham Junior Campus | — |
| Sandringham East Primary School | 9 Holloway Road |
Cost of Living in Sandringham
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/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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