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Melbourne Australia

Moving to Melbourne Australia

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. Desi Community

• Indian Community: Includes Punjabis, Tamils, Gujaratis, and Bengalis.
• Nepali Community: Growing significantly, especially among students.
• Pakistani and Bangladeshi Communities: Smaller but vibrant groups contributing to Melbourne's multicultural fabric.

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2. South Asian Areas

• Clayton: Significant Indian and Sri Lankan population.
• Point Cook: Popular with Indian and Nepali families.
• Tarneit and Truganina: High concentration of Punjabi, Gujarati, and Nepali residents.
• Cranbourne: Emerging as a hub for South Asian families.
• Dandenong: Known for its multicultural South Asian presence.

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3. Main Market Area

• Dandenong Market: A multicultural hub offering South Asian spices, ingredients, and cultural goods.

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4. Grocery Stores

• Indian Grocery Stores:

  • Patel Brothers (Point Cook, Tarneit).
  • Desi Needs Supermarket (Clayton).
  • India at Home (Multiple Locations).

• Nepali Grocery Stores:

  • Nepali Groceries & More (Melbourne CBD).
  • Everest Grocery (Tarneit).

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5. Transportation

• Melbourne's Myki Card system covers trains, buses, and trams, making it easy to commute.
• Areas like Tarneit and Clayton are well-connected by trains to Melbourne CBD.
• Ride-sharing services like Uber and Ola are widely used.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Shiva Vishnu Temple (Carrum Downs).
  • ISKCON Melbourne (Albert Park).

• Gurdwaras:

  • Gurdwara Sahib Tarneit.
  • Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (Cranbourne).

• Mosques:

  • Newport Mosque.
  • Sunshine Mosque.

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7. Cost of Living

• Rent:
  • Average for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Asian areas: AUD 1,500–2,000/month.
• Groceries: Monthly cost for South Asian families is AUD 400–600.
• Transportation: Myki Card costs AUD 155/month for unlimited travel.

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8. Best Public Schools

• Elementary Schools:

  • Tarneit P-9 College (Tarneit).
  • Point Cook P-9 College (Point Cook).

• Middle Schools:

  • Braybrook College (Western Melbourne).
  • Glen Waverley Secondary College (Clayton).

• High Schools:

  • Nossal High School (Selective-entry, Berwick).
  • Suzanne Cory High School (Selective-entry, Werribee).