Moving to Hillside (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Hillside 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.
Hillside at a Glance
| Need | Hillside |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 2 |
| Cafes | 2 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 21 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Hillside
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Hillside has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Green Medical | 1-5 Kate Way | +61 3 9449 4100 |
| St Vincent’s Pathology | 574 Melton Highway | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Foodworks — 595 Melton Highway
- Woolworths
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Hillside has 2 restaurants and 2 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Baked since 95 — Wattle Valley Drive
- Coffee Town
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 Hillside.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Hillside has 21 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- The Outlook
- Berthon Crescent Reserve
- Chelsea Gardens
- Auden Park
- Banchory Green
- Lachlans Field
If You Have Kids
Hillside has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School | 23 Wattle Valley Drive |
| Copperfield College Sydenham Junior Campus | 65-75 Community Hub |
| Cana Catholic Primary School | 46 Banchory Avenue |
| Parkwood Green Primary School | 178-196 Community Hub |
Cost of Living in Hillside
| 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.
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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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