Retiree’s Guide to Flemington (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Flemington offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Flemington | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 8 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 32 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 20 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 12 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Flemington has 8 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Connect Health + Movement | — | — |
| Stable Health | 252 Mount Alexander Road, Travancore | — |
| Wellington Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| Casualty | — | — |
| Dr Theodore Tang | — | — |
| cohealth | 5 Henry Street | +61 3 9448 5537 |
| Kensington Healthcare | 475 Macaulay Road | +61 3 9376 2245 |
| North Melbourne Renal Care Centre | 185-187 Boundary Road | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Flemington has 32 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Travancore Reserve
- Debneys Park
- Thornbury Park
- Peppercorn Park
- Women’s Peace Garden
- Delhi Reserve
- Kensington Hall Reserve
- Parsons Reserve
- Galada Avenue Reserve
- Riverside Reserve
- Plus 22 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
7 supermarkets in Flemington:
- Woolworths
- Foodworks — 484 Macaulay Road
- IGA
- Coles — 320-380 Epsom Road
- Organic Wholefoods — 137 Mount Alexander Road
- KFL Supermarkets — 321-323 Racecourse Road
- Cheaper Buy Miles — 325-327 Racecourse Road
Morning Coffee & Social
20 cafes give Flemington a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Local Folk — 43 Epsom Road
- The Premises — 476 Macaulay Road
- ARGI Cafe — 512 Macaulay Road
- Fruits of Passion — 188 Bellair Street
- Grounded House — 499 Macauley Road
- Daily Grind Cafe
Staying Active
12 gyms and fitness centres:
- Fullfitment
- Jetts Fitness
- Anytime Fitness
- Fitnesskick@Flemington
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Flemington 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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- Flemington 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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