Moving to Port Melbourne (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Port Melbourne 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.
Port Melbourne at a Glance
| Need | Port Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Cafes | 72 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 40 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Port Melbourne
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Port Melbourne has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Cove Medical Centre | 101 Beach Street, Port Melbourne | — |
| Victoria Harbour Medical Centre | 850 Collins Street, Docklands | +61 3 9629 1414 |
| Bay Street Medical | — | — |
| nuGEN Medical & Aesthetics | 254 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | — |
| Port Melbourne Medical | Bay Street | — |
| Dr Gregory Belkin | 138 Victoria Avenue | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
- About Life — 120 Bay Street
- Port Melbourne IGA — 78 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
- The Dome Express — 71-77 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands
- Coles
- Golden Express Supermarket
- Foodworks — 189 Victoria Avenue
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Port Melbourne has 70 restaurants and 72 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Rock Paper Scissors — 136 Rouse
- Dusty Fox Cafe — 477-481 Plummer Street
- Hurricane Handsome — 327 Bay Street
- Grey & Bliss — 197 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
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 Port Melbourne.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Port Melbourne has 40 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Port Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Gasworks Arts Park
- Lagoon Reserve
- Edwards Park
- Sangster Reserve
- R. F. Julier Reserve
If You Have Kids
Port Melbourne has 7 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Kangan Batman TAFE Automotive Centre | — |
| Port Melbourne Primary School | 415 Graham Street |
| Port Phillip Specialist School | 229 Nott Street |
| Montague School | 100 Montague Street |
| Albert Park College | 83 Danks Street, Albert Park |
Cost of Living in Port Melbourne
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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 Port Melbourne?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Best Bars in Port Melbourne
- Cost of Living in Port Melbourne
- Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Port Melbourne
- Is Port Melbourne Safe?
- Port Melbourne 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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