Moving to Strathmore (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Strathmore 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.
Strathmore at a Glance
| Need | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 28 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Strathmore
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Strathmore has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Hearing Oak Park | 136 Snell Grove | — |
| Oak Park Medical Centre | 109 Snell Grove | +61 3 9306 6742 |
Pharmacies: Healthline Pharmacy Oak Park
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Strathmore has 0 restaurants and 7 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Marlen’s Warehouse — 356 Pascoe Vale Road
- Plank Espresso — 438 Gaffney Street, Pascoe Vale
- The Little Cardboard Cafe — 356 Pascoe Vale Road
- No. 87
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 Strathmore.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Strathmore has 28 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Napier Park
- L.T. Thompson Park
- Tate Park
- Kelvin Thomson Reserve
- Esslemont Reserve
- Austin Crescent Reserve
If You Have Kids
Strathmore has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Strathmore Secondary College | 400 Pascoe Vale Road |
| St. Columban’s Missionary Training Society | 69 Woodland Street |
| St Vincent de Paul Primary School | 92-114 Woodland Street |
| Strathmore Primary School | 14-34 Lloyd Street |
| Strathmore North Primary School | 70 Mascoma Street |
Cost of Living in Strathmore
| 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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