Moving to St Albans (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for St Albans 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: 38,042 (ABS Census 2021)
St Albans at a Glance
| Need | St Albans |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Schools | 19 |
| Parks | 54 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 9 |
Your First Week in St Albans
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
St Albans has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Westgroup Medicals | 14 Victoria Square | — |
| Medical clinic | 1 East Esplanade | — |
| Advance Healthcare | — | — |
| Station Medical Centre | 1-3 Princess Street | — |
| Dr Khoa | 1-3 Princess Street | — |
| Sunshine Hospital | 176-190 Furlong Road, St Albans | +61 3 8345 1333 |
Pharmacies: Ren Jih Tang, Alfrieda St Pharmacy, Le’s Furlong Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
St Albans has 0 restaurants and 15 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Starbucks
- Do’s Cafe — 298 Main Road East
- Nineteen 91
- Dessert Story — 24 Alfrieda Street, St Albans
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 St Albans.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
St Albans has 54 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Churchill Reserve
- Padley Park Community Garden
- International Gardens Reserve
- McKechnie Reserve
- Cyril Clements Reserve
- Errington Reserve
If You Have Kids
St Albans has 19 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Ames | 16 Victoria Square |
| University Park Primary School | 44-54 Levenia Street, St Albans |
| St Albans East Primary School | 25 McArthur Avenue |
| Victoria University Secondary College Brimbank Campus | 5A Jamieson Street |
| Albion North Primary School | 67-73 Furlong Road, Sunshine North |
Cost of Living in St Albans
| 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.
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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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