Moving to Yarraville (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Yarraville 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.
Population: 14,800 (ABS Census 2021)
Yarraville at a Glance
| Need | Yarraville |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Cafes | 17 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 26 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Yarraville
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Yarraville has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraville Medical Centre | 93 Anderson Street, Yarraville | — |
| The Western Medical Centre | 168 Somerville Road, Kingsville | +61 3 9315 3499 |
| Melbourne Pathology Yarraville | 204 Williamstown Road | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- IGA — 12-14 Anderson Street, Yarraville
- Coles — 1-3 High Street
- Alligator Brand Pasta — 275 Hyde Street, Yarraville
- Woolworths Metro — 4-6 Anderson Street, Yarraville
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Yarraville has 19 restaurants and 17 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Dad & Dave’s
- Woven Cafe — 175B Stephen Street, Yarraville
- Little J Cafe — 58 Anderson Street, Yarraville
- Java Cafe — 12 Ballarat Street, Yarraville
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 Yarraville.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Yarraville has 26 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Beaton Reserve
- Fels Reserve
- Angliss Reserve
- Donald McLean Reserve
- Yarraville Gardens
- Hanmer Reserve
If You Have Kids
Yarraville has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingsville Primary School | 58 Bishop Street |
| Wembley Primary School | 7-19 Wembley Avenue |
| St Augustine’s Primary School | 65 Somerville Road |
| Yarraville Special Developmental School | 117 Blackwood Street |
| Yarraville West Primary School | 30 Powell Street |
Cost of Living in Yarraville
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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.
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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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