Moving to Westmeadows (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Westmeadows 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.
Westmeadows at a Glance
| Need | Westmeadows |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Schools | 14 |
| Parks | 29 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Westmeadows
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Westmeadows has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Westmeadows Doctor | — | — |
| Pascoe Vale Rd Family Clinic | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | — |
| Tullamarine Clinic | — | — |
| Broadmeadows Hospital | 35 Johnstone Street | — |
| Hillcrest Health Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: The Greater Diacount Chemist, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Westmeadows has 0 restaurants and 5 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop — 29 Fawkner Street
- West Espresso Brewers — 13 Fawkner Street
- Koffy — 282 Carrick Drive, Gladstone Park
- Degani
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 Westmeadows.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Westmeadows has 29 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Moonee Ponds Creek Parklands
- Jack Ginifer Reserve
- Barrington Crescent Reserve
- Fairbank Avenue Reserve
- Dunfield Drive Reserve
- Gladstone Park Reserve
If You Have Kids
Westmeadows has 14 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Collingwood English Language School Broadmeadows Campus | 80 Johnstone Street |
| Broadmeadows Special Developmental School Sorrento Street Campus | 30-40 Sorrento Street |
| Broadmeadows Valley Primary School | 37 Dimboola Road |
| Kangan Institute (Broadmeadows Campus) | Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows |
| Penola Catholic College | 445-465 Camp Road |
Cost of Living in Westmeadows
| 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.
Should You Move to Westmeadows?
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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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