Moving to Truganina (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Truganina 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: 36,305 (ABS Census 2021)
Truganina at a Glance
| Need | Truganina |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Schools | 39 |
| Parks | 121 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Truganina
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Truganina has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Health Clinic | 242 Hogans Road | — |
| Cohealth Laverton | 95 Railway Avenue, Laverton | +61 3 9448 5534 |
| Laverton Medical Centre | 8 Neville Avenue, Laverton | +61 3 9369 5711 |
| Our Medical Home | 111 Overton Road, Williams Landing | +61 3 9008 4222 |
| Hoppers Superclinic | 599 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing | +61 3 9749 4611 |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Pharmasave, Williams Landing Pharmacy Save, Direct Chemist Outlet
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Truganina has 0 restaurants and 14 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cafe 162 — 162 Australis Drive
- Coffee Time
- The Global Local — 500 Tarneit Road
- The Jolly Miller Cafe — 100 Overton Road
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 Truganina.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Truganina has 121 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Symons Avenue Park
- Whitsunday Drive Park
- Carinya Boulevard Reserve
- Pilbara Avenue Reserve
- Central Park
- Evergreen Avenue Reserve
If You Have Kids
Truganina has 39 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Thomas Carr Catholic College | 35 Thomas Carr Drive |
| Deer Park West Primary School | 1-31 Hogan Street |
| Victoria University Secondary College Deer Park Campus | 88 Billingham Road |
| Derrimut Primary School | 30 Lennon Parkway |
| St Lawrence Catholic Primary School | 27A Palmer Parade |
Cost of Living in Truganina
| 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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