The suburb is generally regarded as a safe and quiet place to live. Its family-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained surroundings make it attractive to those looking for a peaceful place to settle down while still being close to the vibrant life of Melbourne.
Elwood is among the most affluent locations in Melbourne, with many people financially well-off. The median age is relatively on par with Melbourne at age 38. While there are more females occupying the area over men.
The suburb is know for its beautiful beach fronts and luxury homes but there is more to life in Elwood. You have many great cafes & restaurants, public open spaces & parks, fitness and health retreats and so much more.
The neighbourhood has a mix of heritage homes and modern contemporary dwellings. With a dense population for a smaller landmark, there are over 40% of homes established in a multi-density design (being apartments, townhouses and flats).
St Columba's Primary School has a lengthy history, initially founded in 1918. A school notably proud to be part of a vibrant community many families and students have participated in multiple upgrades to the school.
Elwood College is a co-educational state high school that serves years 7–12. The school was founded in 1957 and currently has an student enrolment of nearly 900.
Elwood Primary has a student population of approximately 650 with 29 classes from Prep to Grade 6. There has been significant development of the school's internal and external facilities in recent years.
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