Moving to Upwey (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Upwey 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.
Upwey at a Glance
| Need | Upwey |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Medical | 9 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Upwey
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Upwey has 9 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Angliss Hospital | 39 Albert Street | — |
| Eastern Health Pathology | 1532 Burwood Highway, Tecoma | +61 3 9754 1441 |
| Imaging Associates | — | — |
| Moore Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates | 2 Morris Road, Upwey | — |
| Upwey Chiropractic | 33 Main Street, Upwey | +61 3 9754 4166 |
| Upwey Doctors | 78-80 Main Street, Upwey | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Upwey has 0 restaurants and 8 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Maria — 56-58 Main Street, Upwey
- Burrinja — 18 Matson Drive, Upwey
- Tasty Az
- The 1000 steps cafe
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 Upwey.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Upwey has 5 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Upwey South Recreation Reserve
- Kooringal Reserve
- Thompson Road Reserve
- Roma Reserve
- Talaskia Reserve
If You Have Kids
Upwey has 3 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Upwey South Primary School | 91 Morris Road |
| Upwey High School | 1451 Burwood Highway |
| Upwey Primary School | 15 Darling Avenue |
Cost of Living in Upwey
| 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.
Should You Move to Upwey?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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