Family Guide to West Melbourne (2026)
West Melbourne has strong family infrastructure: 14 schools, 28 parks, 20 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.
Schools in West Melbourne
West Melbourne has 14 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ozford College | 2-3 | 310 King Street |
| Bastow Institute | — | 603-615 Queensberry Street |
| William Angliss Institute | — | 555 La Trobe Street |
| Metro Academy | — | 42-50 Bakehouse Road |
| Angliss Coffee Academy | — | — |
| North Melbourne Primary School | 1 | 210 Errol Street |
| Simonds Catholic College St Mary’s 7–10 Campus | 2-3 | 235-273 Victoria Street, West Melbourne |
| Kangan Batman TAFE Automotive Centre | — | — |
| St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre | 2-3 | 385 Queensberry Street |
| St Monica’s Primary School | 1 | 2 Hopkins Street |
| Kaplan Business School | — | 370 Docklands Drive, Docklands |
| River Nile School | 2 | 117-131 Capel Street |
| Haileybury College City Campus | 1-3 | 383 King Street |
| Docklands Primary School | 1 | 1-19 Little Docklands Drive |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
West Melbourne has 28 parks:
- Monument Park
- Flagstaff Gardens
- Eades Park
- Bedford Street Reserve
- Fordham Reserve
- Errol Street Park
- Hawke Street Reserve
- Hawke and Adderley Street Park
- Plus 20 more parks
Healthcare
20 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | — | — |
| Premier Health Partners | 491-495 King Street, West Melbourne | — |
| Victoria Harbour Medical Centre | 850 Collins Street, Docklands | +61 3 9629 1414 |
| Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre | 305 Grattan Street | — |
| Errol Street Medical Centre | 65 Errol Street, North Melbourne | +61 3 9329 7011 |
| Errol Street Spinal & Sport Therapy | 52 Errol Street, North Melbourne | +61 3 9329 9988 |
| Melbourne Cardiology Services | 33 Flemington Road, North Melbourne | — |
| Allergy Doctors | 550 Queensberry Street | — |
| Timothy Robinson | 285 Victoria Street | +61 3 1936 1796 |
| Melbourne Natural Wellness | 49 Chetwynd Street, North Melbourne | +61 3 9686 2566 |
Childcare
1 childcare centres:
- The Harbour Family & Children’s Centre
Supermarkets
The Family Verdict
West Melbourne has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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- West Melbourne Property Market
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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