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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Melbourne, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Ashburton, Carnegie and Murrumbeena.

Whether you need help with an existing injury, rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy or joint manipulations, we consider ourselves the best physios and physiotherapy clinic in Malvern East.

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Malvern East is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria and is 13 kilometres away from the Melbourne CBD. The suburb has a total land area of 7.6 km2 and is home to 21,707 residents, based on the 2016 census. Malvern East is under the City of Stonnington local government area and is bordered by the suburbs of Malvern, Glen Iris, Ashburton, Caulfield East, Ashwood, Carnegie, Marrumbeena and Chadstone.

History of Malvern East

Malvern East was once a relatively small suburb that was recently extended to incorporate parts of its neighbouring suburb, Chadstone. The first post office in Malvern East was opened on 4 August 1914 and was renamed Wattletree Road 20 days later. The second post office of the suburb opened in 1924 and was renamed Central park four years after. Another post office was opened in Malvern East in 1928, while the fourth Malvern East Post Office opened in 1935 but closed in 1993.

Today, three Post Offices remain, marking the main commercial areas in Malvern East. It was also in the suburb where the Buddhist Society of Victoria was established in 1953. It is the oldest Buddhist institution in the state.

Facilities in Malvern East

The most prominent establishment in Malvern East is the super-regional shopping centre, Chadstone Shopping Centre or what locals call as “Chaddy”. It is the biggest shopping centre in the country and the Southern Hemisphere. The facility features 530 stores, which include department stores, speciality shops, high-end brands and restaurants.

Across the suburb, there are several open spaces that are popular to locals and visitors alike. Some of the popular areas in the suburb are the Hedgeley Dene Gardens, Central Park (bordered by cafes and chic shops) and the Urban Forrest Reserve.

There are several schools located in and around the suburb, like the Malvern Valley Primary School, Lloyd Street School and The Currajong School.

For sports, Malvern East has one of the largest Australia Rules Auskick clinics and has its own Australian Rules football team. There are three golf courses in the suburb which are the East Malvern Golf Club, the Malvern Valley Public Golf course and the Nepean Golf Club.

To get around, Malvern East is serviced by three railway stations (Darling, East Malvern and Holmesglen) and two tram routes. The Melbourne bus routes also service the area.

Famous Destinations Around Malvern East

Chadstone Shopping Centre

With over 500 stores, Chadstone Shopping Centre is a popular destination even to tourists, drawing in 400,000 visitors every year. Some of the stores in this massive complex are Myers and David Jones department stores, Target, Zara, UNIQLO, H&M, supermarkets such as Coles, Woolworths and Aldi and other speciality stores. High-end luxury brands are also located in the area like Chanel and Dior.

Central Park

This park is popular among locals to spend a quiet and relaxing afternoon. It is also the area where sporting clubs and fitness enthusiasts meet. The park has dog-friendly walking paths and places for children to play in safely.