Best Gyms & Fitness in Nunawading Melbourne — 2026

We’ve tested every best gyms and fitness option in Nunawading to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Hazel’s is the one everyone knows. Cleo’s is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Nunawading sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best gyms and fitness scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Nunawading since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.

1. Iron Tribe Nunawading — 342 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $22/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: leg press, cable machines, boxing bags, squat racks, rowing machines Classes: body pump, spin, yoga, pilates, boxing Best for: HIIT workouts

Iron Tribe in Nunawading has a solid range of equipment. The leg press section is better than most comparable gyms. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $22/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. Student discounts available. The shower facilities are decent and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

2. Fitness First Nunawading — 237 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $27/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: leg press, cable machines, treadmills, stretching area Classes: pilates, body pump, boxing, circuit training, barre Best for: serious lifters

Fitness First in Nunawading has more floor space than you expect. The leg press section is spacious enough that you won’t wait for equipment. Free parking is available on site.

At $27/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. Student discounts available. The change rooms are clean and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Avoid 5-7pm if you hate waiting for equipment.

3. Plus Fitness Nunawading — 81 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $21/week Hours: 24/7 Equipment: rowing machines, spin bikes, cable machines, boxing bags, free weight area, yoga studio Classes: CrossFit-style, boxing, yoga, spin, HIIT Best for: serious lifters

Plus Fitness in Nunawading has a friendly community vibe. The rowing machines section is where the regulars spend most of their time. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $21/week it is reasonable for what you get. They offer a free trial week. The shower facilities are decent and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Avoid 5-7pm if you hate waiting for equipment.

4. Goodlife Health Nunawading — 367 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $22/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: squat racks, stretching area, treadmills, free weight area Classes: yoga, CrossFit-style, Zumba, circuit training, body pump Best for: HIIT workouts

Goodlife Health in Nunawading has more floor space than you expect. The squat racks section is better than most comparable gyms. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $22/week it is reasonable for what you get. They offer a free trial week. The locker situation is fine and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

5. Peak Performance Nunawading — 219 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $24/week Hours: 24/7 Equipment: leg press, rowing machines, treadmills, cable machines, free weight area Classes: yoga, CrossFit-style, pilates Best for: serious lifters

Peak Performance in Nunawading has a friendly community vibe. The leg press section is better than most comparable gyms. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $24/week it is reasonable for what you get. Student discounts available. The change rooms are clean and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Before 7am or after 8pm for minimal crowds.

Nunawading — The Honest Version

Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Eastern suburbs retail corridor. The best gyms and fitness options here reflect Nunawading’s character. If you’re living in or near Nunawading, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

6. Goodlife Health Nunawading — 320 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $26/week Hours: 24/7 Equipment: functional training rig, yoga studio, free weight area, boxing bags, treadmills, spin bikes Classes: yoga, pilates, HIIT, CrossFit-style Best for: serious lifters

Goodlife Health in Nunawading has a solid range of equipment. The functional training rig section is where the regulars spend most of their time. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $26/week it is about average for Melbourne. They offer a free trial week. The change rooms are clean and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

7. Anytime Fitness Nunawading — 211 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $25/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: leg press, rowing machines, cable machines, saunas Classes: barre, body pump, boxing, pilates, HIIT Best for: beginners

Anytime Fitness in Nunawading has a friendly community vibe. The leg press section is better than most comparable gyms. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $25/week it is about average for Melbourne. They offer a free trial week. The shower facilities are decent and the vibe is welcoming for beginners.

Best time to go: Weekday lunchtimes are quiet.

8. Snap Fitness Nunawading — 29 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $27/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: rowing machines, treadmills, squat racks, leg press, boxing bags Classes: spin, boxing, body pump, pilates Best for: beginners

Snap Fitness in Nunawading has a solid range of equipment. The rowing machines section is where the regulars spend most of their time. The personal trainers here actually know what they are doing.

At $27/week it is about average for Melbourne. They offer a free trial week. The amenities are well-maintained and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Avoid 5-7pm if you hate waiting for equipment.

9. Iron Tribe Nunawading — 357 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $30/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: saunas, stretching area, spin bikes, functional training rig Classes: Zumba, HIIT, barre, circuit training Best for: group fitness classes

Iron Tribe in Nunawading has a solid range of equipment. The saunas section is spacious enough that you won’t wait for equipment. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $30/week it is reasonable for what you get. Student discounts available. The shower facilities are decent and the vibe is welcoming for beginners.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

10. Core Fitness Nunawading — 44 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $21/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: treadmills, rowing machines, cable machines, spin bikes, stretching area Classes: CrossFit-style, Zumba, HIIT Best for: HIIT workouts

Core Fitness in Nunawading has more floor space than you expect. The treadmills section is well-maintained and rarely crowded. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $21/week it is one of the better deals in the area. Student discounts available. The amenities are well-maintained and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Before 7am or after 8pm for minimal crowds.

11. Jetts Fitness Nunawading — 317 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154

Membership: $13/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: stretching area, functional training rig, rowing machines, leg press, yoga studio, treadmills Classes: pilates, Zumba, circuit training, barre Best for: serious lifters

Jetts Fitness in Nunawading has a solid range of equipment. The stretching area section is better than most comparable gyms. The personal trainers here actually know what they are doing.

At $13/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. Student discounts available. The locker situation is fine and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Weekday lunchtimes are quiet.

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FAQ

What are the best best gyms and fitness options in Nunawading?

Mill is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Nunawading good for best gyms and fitness?

Yes. Nunawading has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.

What is Nunawading known for?

Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.

How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?

Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Nunawading is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.

Last updated: March 2026