Moving to Wantirna (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Wantirna 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.
Wantirna at a Glance
| Need | Wantirna |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 46 |
| Medical | 10 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Your First Week in Wantirna
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Wantirna has 10 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal & Child Health Centre | — | — |
| Wantirna Health | 251 Mountain Highway, Wantirna | — |
| Knox Private Hospital | 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna | — |
| Wantirna Mall Clinic | 619-623 Boronia Road, Wantirna | — |
| Mount Medical Centre | 506 Mountain Highway, Wantirna | — |
| Knox Early Parenting Centre | 276 Wantirna Road, Wantirna | — |
Pharmacies: Priceline Pharmacy, 7 Day Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Discount Chemist Outlet
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Wantirna has 0 restaurants and 6 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Leeroy — 37 Centre Road, Vermont
- King Bean Cafe — 7 The Mall, Wantirna
- Crest — 17 Crestdale Road, Wantirna
- Lugend — 30 The Mall, Wantirna
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 Wantirna.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Wantirna has 46 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Merivale Drive Reserve
- Juniper Reserve
- Milpera Reserve
- Koomba Park
- Schultz Reserve
- Whitehaven Reserve
If You Have Kids
Wantirna has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Wantirna Primary School | 120 Mountain Highway |
| Templeton Primary School | 1 Crestdale Road |
| The Knox School | 220 Burwood Highway |
| Vermont Secondary College | 27-63 Morack Road |
| Wantirna College | 90 Harold Street |
Cost of Living in Wantirna
| 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 Wantirna?
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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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