Moving to Albert Park (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Albert Park 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: 6,200 (ABS Census 2021)
Albert Park at a Glance
| Need | Albert Park |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Cafes | 46 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Albert Park
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Albert Park has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| nuGEN Medical & Aesthetics | 254 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | — |
| Health 104 | — | — |
| Armstrong Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| Vitality | — | — |
| Middle Park Podiatry and Laser Clinic | — | — |
| Mills Street Clinic | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Fawkner Express Grovery Store — 431 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
- IGA — 19-21 Armstrong Street, Middle Park
- Gumtree — 36 Armstrong Street, Middle Park
- Foodworks — 189 Victoria Avenue
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Albert Park has 54 restaurants and 46 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Halcyon Days — 381 Montague Street
- Cafe Safi — 484 St Kilda Road
- Slater St Bench — 431 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
- Dundas & Faussett
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 Albert Park.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Albert Park has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Fawkner Park
- Albert Park
- Coot Picnic Area
- St Vincent Gardens
- Gasworks Arts Park
- Lagoon Reserve
If You Have Kids
Albert Park has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Middle Park Primary School | 194 Richardson Street |
| Albert Park Primary School | 2-38 Victoria Street |
| Albert Park College | 83 Danks Street, Albert Park |
| South Melbourne Park Primary School | 29A Albert Road Drive South |
Cost of Living in Albert Park
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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 Albert Park?
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- Albert Park 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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