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NUNAWADING

Is Nunawading Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Nunawading. 2 medical facilities, 19 parks, 0 supermarkets, 1 pharmacies.

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Ben Taylor
Is Nunawading Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Nunawading (2026)

Retiree Score: 10/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Nunawading offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorNunawadingWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities23+ for comfort
Pharmacies11+ essential
Parks & green space195+ ideal
Supermarkets02+ for choice
Cafes5Daily routine
Places of worship5Community
Gyms/fitness2Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Nunawading has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.

FacilityAddressPhone
Remedial Massage——
Nunawading Clinic176 Springvale Road, Nunawading—

Pharmacies (1): Amcal

Daily Walking & Green Space

Nunawading has 19 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.

Your walking options:

  • Aranga Reserve
  • Walker Park
  • Charles Rooks Reserve
  • Candlebark Park
  • R.E.Gray Reserve
  • Nunawading Reserve
  • Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve
  • Wren Close Reserve
  • Tunstall Park
  • Nicoll Park
  • Plus 9 more parks and reserves

Daily Shopping & Errands

Morning Coffee & Social

5 cafes give Nunawading a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Miss Lucy — 133 Central Road, Nunawading
  • The Food Cage — 16 King Street
  • The Peddler
  • Station Street Cafe
  • Cafe Espresso

Community & Worship

5 places of worship in Nunawading:

  • Lifespring Church (Christian)
  • Victorian Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  • SDA Victorian Conference Headquarters
  • Nunawading Gospel Hall (Christian)
  • Nunawading Seventh-day Adventist Church (Christian) — 169 Central Road, Nunawading

Staying Active

2 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Revo Fitness
  • Nunawading Tennis Club house — Lane Street

The Verdict

Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Nunawading ticks every box.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

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.

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