VIC · Port Phillip Council
Elwood, VIC, 3184
Current weather
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79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain
Desirability index
#119 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Elwood is a mid-sized suburb in the Port Phillip area, home to around 15,153 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,026 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 67.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 18 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 15,153
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,096
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,368 of 8,628
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 71.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 364 / 987 / 5,239
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,026
- Against the person
- 128
- Against property
- 741
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 118 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -6.7%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft89
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle281
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store76
- B49 Other Theft64
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order67
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,121.5
- Elwood CollegeSecondary
- Elwood Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary
- Yesodei HaTorah CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- Coleridge St/Brighton Rd #41
- Glen Eira Rd/Brighton Rd #39
- Hotham St/Brighton Rd #42
- Scott St/Brighton Rd #40
- Wimbledon Ave/Brighton Rd #38
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
18 active roadworks / incidents
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HEAD STREET01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HEAD STREET, ST KILDA STREET01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ORMOND ESPLANADE, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HEAD STREET01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ORMOND ESPLANADE, undefined01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HEAD STREET, ST KILDA STREET01 May 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
243 planning-related records
2021· 78 proposals
July 2021
- Ground floor alterations and additions.50 BYRON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- New boundary wall and verandah over an existing deck at the rear of a dwelling29 MILTON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construction of a three-storey building comprising fourteen dwellings & a basement car park in the General Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay and buildings and works in the Heritage Overlay: -Amendment to Condition -Increased balcony size and screening to Apartment 14.96 TENNYSON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition of a building, construct and carry out works, and externally paint a building in the Heritage Overlay: -Addition of a swimming pool14 SELWYN AVENUE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Proposed alterations and additions, including partial demolition on a lot less than 300sqm on a lot within Heritage Overlay73 MILTON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- External Painting of a School within the Heritage Overlay18-24 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Use of land for the sale of liquor for consumption on or off the premises53 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Buildings and works comprising of a ground floor extension and a first floor addition to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres: -Amendment to the endorsed plans11 RUSKIN STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- construction of a part two and part three storey building containing six dwellings above a basement accommodating six cars: -Extension to the built form of unit six23 MILTON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, demolition of the shed and front fence, construction of a front fence, basement, swimming pool and double storey extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres on land in the Special Building Overlay, Heritage Overlay and Neighbourhood Residential Zone: -amendment to basement layout -revision of pool layout -addition of a carport and bbq cover -replacement of external rainwater tank with bladder tank -replacement of level one20 MOORE STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Reposition ground floor column, add new floating steps to veranda and infill existing first floor balcony with contemporary form and openable bifold glazing in line with existing balustrade60 MARINE PARADE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Buildings and works to a dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay Amendments proposed: - Increase length of south wall - Decrease south side ground floor set back - Reconfigure internal layout - Addition of a fireplace and chimney along the western elevation - Relocation of first floor bathroom south facing window to allow for amended bathroom layout - Reduction in height of dining room french doors8 NORMANDY ROAD ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two or more dwellings2A SPRAY STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Proposed external pergola to the rear of the property37 VAUTIER STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Building and works comprised of a second storey extension to an existing school building37-39 DICKENS STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Demolish the rear of the existing house, outbuildings, fences and driveway, and construct ground and first floor level alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, and construct two new two-storey dwellings at the rear, accessed via Bronte Lane, and construct new fences and construct and/or carry out works. Reduce the standard rate of car parking, one space, for one of the two new dwellings: -amended landscape plan -amended barbecue area design57 GOLDSMITH STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
June 2021
- Three (3) lot subdivision PS902521S SPEAR REF: S177793T76 DICKENS STREET ELWOOD 3184Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct or extend a front fence within 3 metres of a street if the fence is associated with 2 or more dwellings on a lot or a residential building.1/165 GLEN HUNTLY ROAD ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm in a Special Building Overlay consisting of a small porch addition to rear, extended timber decking, a roof garden deck and reconfiguration of pool fencing. -amendment to rear deck dimensions -amendments to pool fence configuarations -deletion of pergola -amendment to new fence -amendments to bedroom three on the first floor14 ROBERT STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construction of two double storey dwellings206 TENNYSON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Retrospective building works under the heritage overlay associated with: - Changes to the front fence - Constructin of a pergola to the side (south/west) of the dwelling - Construction of a pergola to the rear (north/east) of the site behind the pool feature wall1 BURNS STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension on a lot less than 500sqm in a Heritage Overlay.9 AVOCA AVENUE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Buildings and works comprising partial demolition & construction of a single storey addition in the Heritage Overlay; buildings & works in the Special Building Overlay363 BARKLY STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Demolition of buildings and works; works for the construction of alterations and additions to extant buildings; construction of a new building; works to the site including new fencing and landscaping; use of part of the land for the purposes of Indoor Recreation Facility and the full waiver of the car parking requirements associated with the new Food and Drink and Office tenancies.151 ORMOND ROAD ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and rear studio building and construction of a double-storey rear addition to the existing dwelling and a new double-storey addition to the existing rear studio building.30A VAUTIER STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- External painting1/389 BARKLY STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition and buildings and works consisting of a ground and first floor extension, swimming pool and front fence in a Heritage Overlay.51 SHELLEY STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
May 2021
- two storey single dwelling on a lot less than 500m²101 RUSKIN STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construction of a double storey dwelling on lot less than 500sqm in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ5); buildings and works in the Special Building Overlay (SBO1) & a reduction (1 space) in the requisite car parking spaces13 LYTTON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Installation of an air conditioning unit within a heritage overlay8/9 SOUTHEY STREET ELWOOD 3184Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Rear extension and renovation to existing dwelling with proposed pool and alterations to the rear double storey garage and unit.4 POZIERES AVENUE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Part demolition of an existing pergola & construction of a verandah in the Heritage Overlay6 HEATON AVENUE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Installation of a fiberglass swimming pool94 ADDISON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Buildings and works, including partial demolition; alterations and refurbishment; replacement front fence; single garage to rear. Minor design changes to the first floor terrace balustrade and bi-fold door. changes to the height of the garage. Revisions to minor areas of cladding.23 ORMOND ESPLANADE ELWOOD 3184In progress
- The proposed extension is situated to the eastern side of the existing townhouse to maximise northern aspect and to minimise visual impact from neighbouring areas as much as possible. The roof line will essentially follow the required side setback (including drainage reserve within this provision) and extend to the existing building line on the south elevation. The existing roof to the garage will be converted to a roof deck to provide additional private open space. Overlooking screens will be a3/49 FOAM STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- To increase the height of our existing fence, render and add gates29 ADDISON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construction of a three storey building comprising 15 dwellings, roof terraces and basement car park Amended to allow the following: - Amend condition 1(i) to say "the screens shown at TP23 need to demonstrate compliance with Standard B22 of Clause 55.04-5" - Proposed screening be amended in accordance to the propsoed condition amendment114 TENNYSON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construction of 2 double storey dwellings (with roof terraces) to the rear of the existing (3 total) on a lot in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone; Construction of a first addition to the existing dwelling; buildings and works including fences in the Special Building Overlay85 ADDISON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Construct a pergola and deck18 ADDISON STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
- Partial demolition of a building, construct a building and carry out works, externally paint a building on land subject to the Heritage Overlay, Design and Development Overlay, and Special Building Overlay382 BARKLY STREET ELWOOD 3184In progress
2020· 165 proposals
165 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
137 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Elwood Wine and SpiritsAlcohol
33 Ormond Road
- Elwood SourdoughBakery
- Blue-tongue wine barBar
62 Ormond Road
- The Elwood LoungeBar
Glen Huntly Road, Elwood
- The MiltonBar
134 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (15)
- Cycling & Sports ClothingBicycle
53 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Addison Street/Glen Huntly RoadBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Clarke ReservePark
- E C Mitty ReservePark
- Elwood Community House ReservePark
- Elwood ParkPark
- F L Dawkins ReservePark
- J.T. Berkley ReservePark
- Point Ormond ReservePark
- School ParkPark
- W.E. Dickson ReservationPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Body Unity Osteopathic MedicineOrmond Roadclinic
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Medical One - ElwoodBrighton Roadclinic
- My ChemistBrighton Roadpharmacy
- Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- FORMER CHEMIST SHOPNH0782
- HARTPURY COURT COMPLEXNH0767
- ST KILDA STREET BRIDGENH2080
- WINDERMERE FLATSNH0911
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Lady Forster KindergartenOrmond Esplanadekindergarten
- Poets Grove Family and Children's Centrekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 74.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #119 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Lady Forster KindergartenchildcareOrmond Esplanadekindergarten
- Poets Grove Family and Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
- FORMER CHEMIST SHOPheritageNH0782
- HARTPURY COURT COMPLEXheritageNH0767
- ST KILDA STREET BRIDGEheritageNH2080
- WINDERMERE FLATSheritageNH0911
- Body Unity Osteopathic MedicinehealthOrmond Roadclinic
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Medical One - ElwoodhealthBrighton Roadclinic
- My ChemisthealthBrighton Roadpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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