Moonee Ponds at a Glance
Moonee Ponds is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations. The suburb is home to 168 verified businesses and amenities mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Population: 14,025 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Cafes | 40 |
| Bars & Pubs | 28 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Gyms | 9 |
The pace here is fast-paced and always evolving.
Where to eat: Indian Star, Il Caminetto, Chiba Japanese Restaurant, Carosello Pizza, The Junction Club and 41 more. Full restaurant guide →
Where to get coffee: middle child, The Re-Up, Top Notch Coffee, Chew Chew and 36 more. Full cafe guide →
Where to drink: Ascot Vale Hotel, The Union Hotel, Anglers Tavern, The Junction Club and 24 more. Full bar guide →
Green space: Denzil Don Reserve, Holbrook Reserve, Brady Reserve, Fanny Reserve and 13 more parks.
Explore Moonee Ponds
Every guide below is built from verified data — real venues, real addresses, real numbers. No sponsored listings, no paid placements.
- Best Restaurants — 46 verified restaurants
- Best Cafes — 40 cafes mapped
- Best Bars & Pubs — 28 venues
- Family Guide — 10 schools, 17 parks
- Neighbourhood Guide — full amenity breakdown
- Cost of Living — rent, groceries, transport costs
- Transport Guide — getting around Moonee Ponds
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Moonee Ponds
- Best Cafes in Moonee Ponds
- Best Bars in Moonee Ponds
- Cost of Living in Moonee Ponds
- Moonee Ponds Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Moonee Ponds
- Is Moonee Ponds Safe?
- Moonee Ponds 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
