Moving to Clifton Hill (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Clifton Hill 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.
Clifton Hill at a Glance
| Need | Clifton Hill |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Clifton Hill
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Clifton Hill has 5 medical facilities:
| 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 | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- McCoppins Food & Wine — 292-294 Queens Parade
- Woolworths Metro — 141-147 Queens Parade
- Frootz on Parade — 274 Queens Parade
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Clifton Hill has 15 restaurants and 10 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Uncle Drew Cafe — 23 Groom Street, Clifton Hill
- Mitte — 76 Michael Street
- Bean Around Bakery-Café — 350 Queens Parade
- Cavallini — 354 Queens Parade
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 Clifton Hill.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Clifton Hill has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Edinburgh Gardens
- Darling Gardens
- Mayors Park
- Quarries Park
- Ramsden Street Reserve
- Edwardes Place
If You Have Kids
Clifton Hill has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St John’s Primary School | 61–87 Queens Parade |
| Fitzroy High School | 24 Falconer Street |
| Spensley Street Primary School | 193-203 Spensley Street |
| Croatian School of Language & Culture Melbourne | — |
| Clifton Hill Primary School | 185 Gold Street |
Cost of Living in Clifton Hill
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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.
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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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