Moving to Vermont (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Vermont 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 at a Glance
| Need | Vermont |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 2 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Vermont
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Vermont has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Top Care | 529 Mitcham Road | — |
| Vermont Health Care | 5 Boronia Road, Vermont | +61 3 9874 3344 |
Pharmacies: Direct Chemist Outlet, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Vermont has 0 restaurants and 2 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Leeroy — 37 Centre Road, Vermont
- Sweet Lime 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 Vermont.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Vermont has 16 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Stephens Reserve
- Ngarrak Nakorang Wilamn Reserve
- Vermont Recreation Reserve
- Andrew Street Reserve
- Campbells Croft
- Abbey Walk
If You Have Kids
Vermont has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Vermont Secondary College | 27-63 Morack Road |
| St Timothy’s Primary School | 17-23 Stevens Road |
| Vermont Primary School | 4-6 Nurlendi Road |
| St James’ Primary School | 51 Centre Road |
Cost of Living in Vermont
| 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?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Vermont
- Best Cafes in Vermont
- Best Bars in Vermont
- Cost of Living in Vermont
- Vermont Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Vermont
- Is Vermont Safe?
- Vermont 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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