Elsternwick

VIC 3185 · Glen Eira

10,887 (2021) → 11,608 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,887

Population

$2.17M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

100

Transport score

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.

8.9 km

To Melbourne CBD

2.0 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

110 m

To nearest station

Demographics

10,887

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,209

vs NSW median+19.4%

Bachelor degree or higher67.9%

Born in Australia67.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,733 / 1,875 / 873

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

$2.17M-32.2%

Median house (2024)

$661K-12.6%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling514/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft331/100k

Domestic assault175/100k

Robbery55/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 642 (all categories, latest year)5,897 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

269

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

100

1Metro

13Light rail

45Bus

CBD commute (est.)26 min (metro)

Nearest train stationOrrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46 (110 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

152 in suburbSupermarkets

8720 in suburbCafes/Rest.

174 in suburbParks

153 in suburbPlaygrounds

341 in suburbPools

172 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

161 in suburbGPs

173 in suburbPharmacies

101 in suburbChildcare

61 in suburbLibraries

46438 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachElwood Beach (2.1 km)

Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (3.5 km)

Nearest vet1.3 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (28.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.62%

Projected population 204113,230

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glen Eira

GardenvaleData not available86transport Caulfield$1.29M91transport St Kilda East$2.10M92transport Caulfield South$1.69M92transport Caulfield North$2.60M91transport Glen Huntly$1.08M99transport

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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.