Moving to Flemington (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Flemington 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.
Flemington at a Glance
| Need | Flemington |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Cafes | 20 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 32 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Flemington
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Flemington has 8 medical facilities:
| 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 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- 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
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Flemington has 29 restaurants and 20 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Local Folk — 43 Epsom Road
- The Premises — 476 Macaulay Road
- ARGI Cafe — 512 Macaulay Road
- Fruits of Passion — 188 Bellair Street
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 Flemington.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Flemington has 32 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Travancore Reserve
- Debneys Park
- Thornbury Park
- Peppercorn Park
- Women’s Peace Garden
- Delhi Reserve
If You Have Kids
Flemington has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Flemington Primary School | 100 Flemington Street |
| Kensington Community High School | 405 Racecourse Road |
| Ascot Vale West Primary School | 8 Langs Road, Ascot Vale |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | 37-43 Gower Street |
| Kensington Primary School | 62-74 McCracken Street |
Cost of Living in Flemington
| 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 Flemington?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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