Elphinstone
VIC 3448 · Mount Alexander
633 (2021) → 670 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elphinstone is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3448, about 98km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Elphinstone are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 8/100, and is about 97km inland. Elphinstone has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), New Zealand (2.21%), Malta (0.95%), Netherlands (0.95%), Philippines (0.95%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.95%), Greek (0.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Elphinstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
Nearby (within 10km)
- Taradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1075
- Chewton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1082
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elphinstone
Is Elphinstone safe?
Elphinstone has a residential safety score of 94/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,844 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Elphinstone from Melbourne CBD?
Elphinstone is about 98.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Elphinstone?
Elphinstone has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elphinstone?
Elphinstone has a transport score of 8/100 and 2 bus stops.