Retiree’s Guide to Aspendale Gardens (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Aspendale Gardens offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Aspendale Gardens | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 2 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 12 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 15 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 2 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Aspendale Gardens has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9772 9555 |
| Carewell Medical Centre | 11 Narelle Drive, Aspendale Gardens | +61 3 9590 9955 |
Pharmacies (2): My Chemist, Aspendale Pharmacy
Daily Walking & Green Space
Aspendale Gardens has 12 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Regents Park
- Amott Court Rreserve
- Dawson Court Reserve
- Braeside Linear Reserve
- Yammerbrook Nature Reserve
- Iluka Reserve
- Glen Street Reserve
- Carinya Avenue Reserve
- Albany Crescent Reserve
- L.L. Steveson Reserve
- Plus 2 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
2 supermarkets in Aspendale Gardens:
- Ritchie’s IGA — 11 Narelle Drive, Aspendale Gardens
- Foodworks — 130-131 Station Street
Morning Coffee & Social
15 cafes give Aspendale Gardens enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- The Street Cafe Aspendale — 142 Station Street, Aspendale
- Aspendale Cafe — 137 Station Street
- Nest at Waterways Cafe — Waterside Drive, Waterways
- Koochino Cafe — 11 Narelle Drive
- Two Farm Girls — 133 Nepean Hwy, Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia
- Skinny Boy Jim — 21 Laura St, Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia
Staying Active
2 gyms and fitness centres:
- The Pilates Vibe — 132 Nepean Highway
- Aspendale Tennis Club
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Aspendale Gardens ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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