Moving to Vermont South (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Vermont South 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.
Vermont South at a Glance
| Need | Vermont South |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 1 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 13 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Vermont South
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Vermont South has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Medical & Dental Centre | 490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill | — |
| Vermont Private Hospital | 645-647 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
| Vermont South Medical Centre | — | — |
| Capital Radiology | 399-401 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
| Capital Radiology Nuclear Medicine | 405 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
| Capital Radiology MRI | 411 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Vermont South has 0 restaurants and 1 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Bella Barista
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 Vermont South.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Vermont South has 13 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Koomba Park
- Billabong Park
- Terrara Park
- Wantirna Reserve
- Barossa Avenue Reserve
- Ngarrak Nakorang Wilamn Reserve
If You Have Kids
Vermont South has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Vermont South Special School | 22-30 Livingstone Road |
| Emmaus College | 487-503 Springvale Road |
| Livingstone Primary School | 25-29 Livingstone Road |
| Weeden Heights Primary School | 41-51 Weeden Drive |
| Holy Saviour Parish Primary School | 765 Highbury Road |
Cost of Living in Vermont South
| 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 Vermont South?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Vermont South Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Vermont South
- Is Vermont South Safe?
- Vermont South Transport Guide
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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