Elsternwick
VIC 3185 · Glen Eira
10,887 (2021) → 11,608 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elsternwick is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3185, about 9km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.17M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Elsternwick has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), New Zealand (1.98%), South Africa (1.86%), Ireland (1.41%), India (1.28%)
Top languages: Greek (2.06%), Russian (1.78%), Mandarin (1.58%), French (1.38%), Italian (1.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sholem Aleichem CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1169
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1163
- Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1127
- Adass Israel SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 933
- Adass Israel School - Orrong Road CampusCombined · Independent
- Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent
- Sholem Aleichem College - Senior CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1149
- Shelford Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1142
- Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1152
- Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1139
- Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1146
- Japanese School of MelbourneCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1105
- Adass Israel School - Glen Eira Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Star of the Sea CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1123
- Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Elwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1128
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elsternwick
Is Elsternwick safe?
Elsternwick has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 5,897 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elsternwick?
In Elsternwick, the .
How far is Elsternwick from Melbourne CBD?
Elsternwick is about 8.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Elsternwick?
Elsternwick has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1098 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elsternwick?
Elsternwick has a transport score of 100/100 and 45 bus stops.