Suburb Profile - Elwood VIC

Elwood sits in a tranquil near-beach neighbourhood with trees and more trees where everyone would love
to live.

Elwood is blessed to be only 8kms to the Melbourne CBD, but have the beach lifestyle only moments away.

Elwood Park is used all year by cyclists, runners and dog walkers.
Elwood Park is used all year by cyclists, runners and dog walkers.
Elwood Beach has many public amenities for locals to enjoy
Elwood Beach has many public amenities for locals to enjoy
Elwood is only an 8kms distance to the Melbourne CBD (city).
Elwood is only an 8kms distance to the Melbourne CBD (city).
Point Ormond Reserve Elwood
Point Ormond Reserve Elwood

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.

People

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.

Lifestyle

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.

Homes

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).

The suburb has a blend of heritage architecture and modern contemporary living
The suburb has a blend of heritage architecture and modern contemporary living
The Elsternwick Hotel is located in Elwood. A long standing pub founded in 1854.
The Elsternwick Hotel is located in Elwood. A long standing pub founded in 1854.
Glen Eira Hockey Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/GlenEiraHockeyClub
Glen Eira Hockey Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/GlenEiraHockeyClub
Elwood's streetscape is decorated in beautiful tree-lined streets.
Elwood's streetscape is decorated in beautiful tree-lined streets.

Primary and Secondary Schools in Elwood

St Columba's Primary School

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

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 School

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.

Elwood College
Elwood College
Elwood Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/simon.anson.54
Elwood Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/simon.anson.54

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