Elwood
VIC 3184 · Port Phillip
15,153 (2021) → 16,185 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elwood is a high growth suburb in Port Phillip, VIC 3184, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.41M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is right by the coast. Elwood has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.11%), New Zealand (2.35%), USA (1.23%), Ireland (1.16%), India (0.96%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.48%), Greek (1.45%), Italian (1.31%), French (1.13%), Russian (1.03%)
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 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1138
- Elwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
- Elwood CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Yesodei HaTorah CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1104
Nearby (within 10km)
- Adass Israel School - Glen Eira Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- St Kilda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1123
- Sholem Aleichem CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1169
- Sholem Aleichem College - Senior CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1152
- Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1163
- Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1149
- Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1146
- Adass Israel School - Orrong Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- Yeshivah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1073
- Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1086
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elwood
Is Elwood safe?
Elwood has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 5,339 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elwood?
In Elwood, the .
How far is Elwood from Melbourne CBD?
Elwood is about 7.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Elwood?
Elwood has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1119 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elwood?
Elwood has a transport score of 94/100 and 39 bus stops.