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At Physical Healthcare Preston, our team prides itself on providing excellent service. Our physiotherapists will conduct a comprehensive assessment and establish a tailored treatment plan catered to your individual needs. We have a newly refurbished exercise and Pilates studio which sets the standard for physio in Preston.

614 Bell Street, Preston VIC 3072

We are located in the heart of Preston, along Bell street. We have parking at the rear which can be accessed from Leicester street.

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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Melbourne, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Thornbury, Reservoir and Northcote.

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 Preston.

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Melbourne’s Preston suburb falls under the local government area of the City of Darebin. The suburbs surrounding Preston include Coburg North, Reservoir, Coburg, Heidelberg West, Bellfield, and Thornbury. As per the 2016 Census, the suburb had a population of 32,851.

The Victorian suburb is located 9 kilometres north from Melbourne’s central area, also known as Melbourne city centre. To the east of Preston lies the Darebin Creek, a tributary heading towards the Yarra River.

Some of the notable residents of Preston include Thomas Gascoyne, Ben Johnson, Brent Harvey, Christos Tsiolkas, Kylie Maybury, Sav Rocca, and others.

History of Preston

The suburb was first surveyed in 1837 by Robert Hoddle. Samuel Jeffrey was the first permanent white resident of Preston in 1841, which is why the area got its first name of Irishtown.

Facilities

The transportation facilities of Preston include an extensive bus system, along with trams and trains. There are two train stations situated on the Mernda railway line - Preston and Bell. The tram routes operating through Preston are route 11 and route 86. Preston has numerous bus routes travelling to Northland Shopping Centre, High Street, and the Preston Market.

The suburb is home to various schools including Bell Primary, Preston Primary, Sacred Heart Primary, Preston High School, YarraMe (a specialist school) and many others.

Famous Destinations Around Preston

Dining

Preston is home to a range of restaurants and niche cafes, suitable for fast food and fine dining. High Street has recently opened new eateries and cafes that are popular among the youth.

Preston Market

It is a great community market for one’s daily groceries and other needs like fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat. One can even find good collections of handicrafts, garments, etc.

Ray Bramham Gardens

It is a beautiful park for exercising, sitting, or walking dogs. The park has well-maintained gardens and has impressive features like a rose garden, a rotunda, and a colossal statue dedicated to “the Lebanese immigrant”.