Elwood
VIC 3184 • Greater Melbourne
About Elwood
Elwood is a beachside inner suburb of 15,200 in Port Phillip, just 8 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Trams along Brighton Road and Ormond Road provide city connectivity, while the beach and foreshore create a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Art deco apartments mix with heritage homes in a suburb that's less polished than St Kilda but equally appealing.
Ormond Road offers village shopping with cafes, bakeries, and local stores, while the beach and canal provide recreation. The Elwood community is family-focused despite the bayside party reputation of neighbouring St Kilda. Elwood attracts young families and professionals seeking beachside living with village character, appreciating the quieter alternative to St Kilda's intensity.
Elwood falls under postcode 3184 and is governed by Port Phillip Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brighton (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
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Schools
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101 Glenhuntly Road
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Scott Street
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24 Glenhuntly Road
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 775
- 2. New Zealand 356
- 3. United States 187
- 4. Ireland 176
- 5. India 145
- 6. Italy 143
- 7. South Africa 129
- 8. Germany 124
- 9. Scotland 103
- 10. Canada 96
- 11. France 96
- 12. Poland 87
- 13. China 72
- 14. Greece 72
- 15. Brazil 67
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