Moving to Seddon (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Seddon 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.
Seddon at a Glance
| Need | Seddon |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Cafes | 26 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Parks | 6 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Seddon
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Seddon has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Inner West Health Clinic | 87 Victoria Street, Seddon | +61 3 9070 2455 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Foodworks — 85-87 Charles Street, Seddon
- Ecopact Groceries — 208 Nicholson Street, Footscray
- The Happy Apple — 176-178 Victoria Street, Seddon
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Seddon has 32 restaurants and 26 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Miss An’am — 86A Charles Street, Seddon
- Advieh — 71 Gamon Street, Seddon
- The Little Man Cafe — 158 Victoria Street, Seddon
- Tee & Coffee — 78 Charles Street, Seddon
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 Seddon.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Seddon has 6 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Bristow Reserve
- Manallack Reserve
- Railway Reserve
- Seddon Reserve
- Mappin Reserve
- Footscray Trugo Club Reserve
If You Have Kids
Seddon has 2 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Footscray City Primary School | 10 Hyde Street |
| Footscray High School Pilgrim Campus | 1 Pilgrim Street |
Cost of Living in Seddon
| 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.
Should You Move to Seddon?
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
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