Moving to Broadmeadows (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Broadmeadows 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.
Broadmeadows at a Glance
| Need | Broadmeadows |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Cafes | 25 |
| Schools | 23 |
| Parks | 29 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Broadmeadows
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Broadmeadows has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Medical Clinic | 176 Blair Street | — |
| Pascoe Vale Rd Family Clinic | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Coolaroo Clinic | — | — |
| Broadmeadows Hospital | 35 Johnstone Street | — |
| Hillcrest Health Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, The Greater Diacount Chemist, Fordgate Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- Coles — 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Road
- Aldi — 1099-116 Pascoe Vale Road
- Foodworks
- **Fresh Plus **
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Broadmeadows has 25 restaurants and 25 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Indulge Waffles and Desserts — 36 King William Street, Broadmeadows
- Brick Lane Melbourne — 33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Pie Face — 4 Camp Road, Broadmeadows
- Batter Bros Creperie (Broadmeadows) — 34 King William Street, Broadmeadows
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 Broadmeadows.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Broadmeadows has 29 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Moonee Ponds Creek Parklands
- Anderson Reserve
- Jack Roper Reserve
- Jacana Wetlands
- Jacana Reserve
- Broadmeadows Valley Park
If You Have Kids
Broadmeadows has 23 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Collingwood English Language School Broadmeadows Campus | 80 Johnstone Street |
| Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Sorrento Street Campus | 30-40 Sorrento Street |
| Broadmeadows Valley Primary School | 37 Dimboola Road |
| Meadows Primary School | 41-59 Gerbert Street |
| Kangan Institute (Broadmeadows Campus) | Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows |
Cost of Living in Broadmeadows
| 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 Broadmeadows?
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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