Family Guide to Sydenham (2026)
Sydenham has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 20 parks, 5 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in Sydenham
Sydenham has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Regional College Sydenham | 2-3 | 380 Sydenham Road |
| Sydenham Primary School | 1 | 39-49 Community Hub |
| Overnewton Anglican Community College Canowindra Campus | 1 | 39-57 Robertsons Road |
| Copperfield College Sydenham Junior Campus | 2 | 65-75 Community Hub |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary School | 1 | 370 Sydenham Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Sydenham has 20 parks:
- Overton Lea Reserve
- Rose Hedge Reserve
- Transmission Line Linear Reserve
- Taylors Creek Reserve
- Sydenham Basin Reserve
- Lachlans Field
- Kenswick Drive Reserve
- Glenelg Reserve
- Plus 12 more parks
Healthcare
5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| St Vincent’s Pathology | 574 Melton Highway | — |
| Community Hub Medical Centre | 548 Melton Highway | — |
| Hobson Healthcare Sydenham | 566 Melton Highway | — |
| Sydenham Medical Centre | 560 Melton Highway | — |
Childcare
8 childcare centres:
- Sydenham Central Early Learning Kinders — 550 Melton Highway
- Kids Kingdom Learning Centre
- Sydenham Children’s Hub — 37 Community Hub, Sydenham
- Goodstart Early Learning Sydenham — 60 Community Hub
- Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre
- Play N Learn Early Learning Centre
- Guardian Childcare Education Sydenham — 354 Sydenham Road
- Smart Kinder Childcare — 2 Salisbury Court
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
Sydenham has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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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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