Moving to Bayswater North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Bayswater North 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.
Bayswater North at a Glance
| Need | Bayswater North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Bayswater North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Bayswater North has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Medical Centre | 310 Colchester Road, Bayswater North | — |
| Merrindale Medical Centre | 516 Dorset Road | — |
Pharmacies: Bayswater North Pharmacy, Merrindale Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths — 17-39 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Bayswater North has 21 restaurants and 24 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cafe ONE 88 — 188 Bayswater Road
- The Hatter and the Hare — 1/21 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia
- Montano’s Patisserie Cafe. — 719-721 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia
- Miss Bunny Café — 19a/50 Dorset Square, Boronia VIC 3155, 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 Bayswater North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Bayswater North has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Croydon South Park
- Marie Wallace Bayswater Park
- Glen Park
- Pipe Reserve
- Gracedale Park
- Melbourne Water Retarding Basin
If You Have Kids
Bayswater North has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Bayswater Secondary College | 14 Orchard Road |
| Croydon Special Developmental School | 71-95 Belmont Road East, Croydon South |
| Tinternvale Primary School | 19 Tintern Avenue |
| Bayswater North Primary School | 2-24 Stuart Street, Bayswater North |
| Tintern Grammar | 90 Alexandra Road |
Cost of Living in Bayswater North
| 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 Bayswater North?
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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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