Victoria location profile
Elwood VIC 3184
Elwood is a leafy, bayside suburb known for its sandy beach, Art Deco apartments and relaxed, village feel centered on Ormond Road. It blends coastal living with inner-city convenience, attracting residents who value outdoor recreation, cafes and an easy commute.
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Why families consider Elwood
Predominantly professionals, downsizers and renters in period Art Deco blocks and renovated houses, with a strong café culture and active, outdoor lifestyle centered on the foreshore and Bay Trail.
Amenities & services
- Ormond Road (Elwood Village) shopping and dining strip
- Acland Street precinct (nearby St Kilda)
- Elsternwick Village on Glen Huntly Road
- Supermarkets and specialty grocers nearby (St Kilda/Elsternwick)
- Local GP and dental clinics, allied health providers
- Beachside cafes and restaurants along Marine Parade
- St Kilda Library - 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda
- Elsternwick Library - 4 Staniland Grove, Elsternwick
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Elsternwick, Ripponlea, Balaclava (Sandringham Line)
- Trams nearby on Brighton Road (Route 67) and St Kilda/Fitzroy St (Routes 3/3a, 16, 96 nearby)
- Buses: 600/922/923 (Beach Rd/Ormond Esplanade), 606 (Elsternwick–Fishermans Bend via St Kilda), 246 (Elsternwick–Clifton Hill via Barkly St)
- Major roads: Brighton Road/Nepean Highway, Marine Parade, Barkly Street, Ormond Road, Ormond Esplanade, Glen Huntly Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Elwood Beach and foreshore
- Elwood Sailing Club and Life Saving Club
- Elwood Park sports ovals, tennis and bowls
- Bay Trail cycling and running
- Dining and entertainment in nearby Acland Street/St Kilda precinct
- Water activities and coastal walks around Point Ormond
- Point Ormond Reserve
- Elwood Park
- Elwood Canal (Elster Creek) Reserve
- Elwood Foreshore Reserve
- Moran Reserve
- Robinson Reserve
- Head Street Reserve
- Elsternwick Park (adjacent)
Education context
Multiple long day care centres, kindergartens and occasional care nearby; moderate demand with waitlists for infants, generally better availability for 3–4 year old kinder.
- Monash University - Caulfield Campus (approx. 6km east; train from Elsternwick or bus connections)
- University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus (approx. 9km north; tram/train via St Kilda/Balaclava)
- RMIT University - City Campus (approx. 8–9km north; tram/train via St Kilda/Balaclava)
- Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn (approx. 8–9km NE; train via Elsternwick–Richmond interchange)