Moving to Dallas (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Dallas 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.
Dallas at a Glance
| Need | Dallas |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 2 |
| Cafes | 1 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 10 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Dallas
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Dallas has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Medical Clinic | 176 Blair Street | — |
| Coolaroo Clinic | — | — |
Pharmacies: Fordgate Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Foodworks
- **Fresh Plus **
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Dallas has 2 restaurants and 1 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Manti Cafe
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 Dallas.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Dallas has 10 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Laura Douglas Reserve
- Greybox Woodlands
- Jim Stewart Reserve
- The Knoll
- Blair Street Reserve
- Kevin De Laine Reserve
If You Have Kids
Dallas has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Sirius College Dallas Campus | 149 Dallas Drive |
| Holy Child Primary School | 227 Blair Street |
| Dallas Brooks Community Primary School | 26-36 King Street |
| Ilim College Kiewa Campus | 26-44 Kiewa Crescent |
| Hume Valley School | 15-41 Koroit Avenue |
Cost of Living in Dallas
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/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 Dallas?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Cost of Living in Dallas
- Dallas Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Dallas
- Is Dallas Safe?
- Dallas Transport Guide
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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