Moving to Tullamarine (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Tullamarine 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.
Tullamarine at a Glance
| Need | Tullamarine |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 22 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Tullamarine
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Tullamarine has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tullamarine Clinic | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Tullamarine has 0 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Noodle Sushi Bar
- Grinders Cafe — Barrie Road
- Adina Corner Cafe — Barrie Road
- Lambeck Cafe — 66 Lambeck Drive
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 Tullamarine.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Tullamarine has 22 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Thea Court Reserve
- S. F. Hedger Reserve
- Leo Dineen Reserve
- Steele Creek Reserve (Sharps Road)
- Fisher Grove Reserve
- Churchill Avenue Reserve
If You Have Kids
Tullamarine has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Tullamarine Primary School | 37-39 Broadmeadows Road |
| School of the Good Shepherd | 88-94 South Circular Road |
| Gladstone Park Secondary College | 14-36 Taylor Drive |
| Gladstone Park Primary School | 15-25 South Circular Road |
Cost of Living in Tullamarine
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/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.
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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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