Retiree’s Guide to Clifton Hill (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Clifton Hill offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Clifton Hill | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 5 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 17 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 10 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 3 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Clifton Hill has 5 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill Clinic | 22 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill | — |
| The Crane General Practice | 35 Queens Parade | +61 3 9088 3258 |
| Queens Parade Medical Centre | 408 Queens Parade | +61 3 9489 6200 |
| Clifton Hill Medical Group | 248 Queens Parade | +61 3 9489 8355 |
| Queens Parade Specialists | 416 Queens Parade | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Clifton Hill has 17 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Edinburgh Gardens
- Darling Gardens
- Mayors Park
- Quarries Park
- Ramsden Street Reserve
- Edwardes Place
- Oldis Gardens
- Coulson Reserve
- George Knott Reserve
- Raines Reserve
- Plus 7 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
3 supermarkets in Clifton Hill:
- McCoppins Food & Wine — 292-294 Queens Parade
- Woolworths Metro — 141-147 Queens Parade
- Frootz on Parade — 274 Queens Parade
Morning Coffee & Social
10 cafes give Clifton Hill enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Uncle Drew Cafe — 23 Groom Street, Clifton Hill
- Mitte — 76 Michael Street
- Bean Around Bakery-Café — 350 Queens Parade
- Cavallini — 354 Queens Parade
- Rubber Duck Cafe — 139 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
- Cliftons Cafe — 310 Queens Parade
Staying Active
3 gyms and fitness centres:
- Clifton Hill Yoga Studio — 127-129 Queens Parade
- Hurl’s Fitness — 213 Queens Parade
- Clifton Hill Pilates & Rehab — 101-103 Queens Parade
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Clifton Hill 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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