Retiree’s Guide to Springvale (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Springvale offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Springvale | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 38 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 12 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 21 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 32 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 19 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 11 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Springvale has 38 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinic | 275-277 Springvale Road | — |
| Davell Lodge | — | — |
| Springvale South Medical Centre | — | — |
| Family Medical Practice | 84 Springvale Road | +61 3 9540 3666 |
| Dr Sophy Nuin | — | — |
| Dr Peter Pereira | — | — |
| Medical Centre | 7 Windsor Avenue | — |
| Dr Le Tung & Thai Luong | 14 Balmoral Avenue | +61 3 9546 5155 |
| Clinic Dr. Le Kim Thu | 11 Windsor Avenue | — |
| Advanced Chiropractic | — | — |
| Surgery Dr Sang Chung | 296A Springvale Road, Springvale | — |
| Hui Hui Chinese Acupuncture | — | — |
| Natural Harmony Acupuncture & Chinese Medical Centre | 379 Springvale Road | — |
| Springvale Family Healthcare | 346 Springvale Road | — |
| Union Medical Centre | 471 Springvale Road | — |
| Dr. Jessica Ho | — | — |
| 366 Specialist Nedical Centre | — | — |
| Siew C K General Practice | 41A Windsor Avenue | — |
| Eye Clinic | — | — |
| Springvale South medical centre | Princes Highway | — |
| Monash Health | 55 Buckingham Avenue | — |
| Medical & Dental Centre Dr Tuan Doan | 10 Windsor Avenue | — |
| Springvale Central Medical & Dental | 8 Windsor Avenue | — |
| 20 Windsor Specialist Centre | 20 Windsor Avenue | — |
| Gastro Medicine & Endoscopy | 17 Windsor Avenue | — |
| St Johns Family Medical Centre | 26 Saint John’s Avenue | — |
| Springvale Allcare Medical Centre | 16 St John’s Avenue | — |
| For Life Medical Centre | 14 St John’s Avenue | — |
| Dr Ley Chea | — | — |
| Medical Centre Dr DC John Ho | 16 Balmoral Avenue | — |
| Dr Ngoc Tho Nguyen | 18 Balmoral Avenue | — |
| Springvale Endoscopy Centre Day Hospita; | 20 Balmoral Avenue | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Sopha Sam | — | — |
| Lin’s Chinese Acupuncture | 265 Springvale Road | — |
| Nguyen Family Medical Clinic | 16 St James Avenue | — |
| St James Ave Medical Centre | 10 St James Avenue | — |
| Waverley Police Road Medical Centre | 304-306 Police Road, Noble Park North | +61 3 9795 0468 |
Pharmacies (12): Lim’s Pharmacy, BSE, Chemist Warehouse, Highway Pharmacy, Springvale Plaza Pharmacy, Lee Pharmacy, Windsor Avenue Pharmacy, Quang Minh Chinese Medicine, Supps 247, Better Value, Khang Ninh, Đông Y Hoài Xuân Đường
Daily Walking & Green Space
Springvale has 21 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Warner Reserve
- Burden Park Reserve
- Erickson Gardens
- Southern Reserve
- Wellington Reserve
- Knell Street Reserve
- Glendale Reserve
- Ross Reserve
- Mile Creek Reserve
- Wilma Avenue Reserve
- Plus 11 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
32 cafes give Springvale a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Gloria Jean’s — 31A Buckingham Avenue
- IKEA Café
- Chacha — 23A Buckingham Avenue
- CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice — 31G Buckingham Avenue
- Tailor Made Coffee — 118 Police Road
- Sonoun Kimlee Coffee — 20 Buckingham Avenue
Community & Worship
19 places of worship in Springvale:
- Saint John Vianney’s (Christian)
- St Luke’s (Christian)
- Westall Mosque (Muslim) — 130 Rosebank Avenue
- Giac Hoang Temple (Buddhist)
- City of Hope (Christian)
- Springvale Church of Christ (Christian)
Staying Active
11 gyms and fitness centres:
- Noble Park Aquatic Centre
- Springvale Little Athletics Centre
- Anytime Fitness — 9 - 13 Springvale Road
- SLF
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Springvale ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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- Cost of Living in Springvale
- Springvale Neighbourhood Guide
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- Springvale 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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