Moving to South Yarra (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for South Yarra 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: 25,028 (ABS Census 2021)
South Yarra at a Glance
| Need | South Yarra |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Cafes | 57 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 24 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 11 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in South Yarra
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
South Yarra has 8 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4Cyte Pathology | 182 Commercial Road | — |
| Prahran clinic | 244 Malvern Road | +61 3 9510 3510 |
| Prahran Market Clinic | — | — |
| Melbourne Pathology | — | — |
| BB Skin Boutique | 31 Chambers Street | — |
| Luxe Feet | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 303 Chapel Street
- Aldi — 34 Elizabeth Street
- The Source Bulk Foods — 180 Commercial Road
- Lee’s Asian Grocery
- Paddlewheel
- Fuji Mart — 34 Elizabeth Street, South Yarra
- Gum Tree Good Food — 114 Toorak Road, South Yarra
- Fawkner Express Grovery Store — 431 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
- Claremont Supermarket — 3 - 7 Claremont Street
- IGA Local Grocer Cremorne — 160 Cremorne Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
South Yarra has 68 restaurants and 57 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Outpost
- 181 Domain — 181 Domain Road
- Cafe Domain — 171-173 Domain Road, South Yarra
- Café Luca
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 South Yarra.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
South Yarra has 24 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Fawkner Park
- Albert Park
- Barkly Gardens
- Como Park
- Allan Bain Reserve
- Grosvenor Reserve
If You Have Kids
South Yarra has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| South Yarra Primary School | 585-601 Punt Road |
| Christ Church Grammar School | 677 Punt Road |
| Melbourne High School | 1 Forrest Hill |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar School | 62-90 Anderson Street, South Yarra |
| Richmond Primary School | 85 Brighton Street |
Cost of Living in South Yarra
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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 South Yarra?
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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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