Moving to Aberfeldie (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Aberfeldie 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.
Aberfeldie at a Glance
| Need | Aberfeldie |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 21 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 6 |
| Medical | 0 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Aberfeldie
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Pharmacies: Buckley Street Compounding Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Boundy’s Supa IGA
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Aberfeldie has 22 restaurants and 21 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Calmer Cafe
- North and Eight — 285-287 Buckley St, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
- Old Man Drew — 359-361 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia
- Mr Walker Melbourne — 32 Albion St, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia
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 Aberfeldie.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Aberfeldie has 6 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Coulson Gardens
- Aberfeldie Park
- Maribyrnong Park
- Clifton Park
- Smiley Crescent Reserve
- Riverside Park
If You Have Kids
Aberfeldie has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Ave Maria College | 16 Vida Street |
| Aberfeldie Primary School | 1 Doone Street |
| Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School | 31 Fawkner Street |
| St Margaret’s Primary School | 67 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong |
| Essendon Keilor College Essendon Campus | 286 Buckley Street |
Cost of Living in Aberfeldie
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/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 Aberfeldie?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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