Median house price
$1.91M
-9.5% change
VIC · Port Phillip Council
Elwood, 3184
Est. population · Jun 2025
16,428
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,096/wk
Employment rate
71.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,910,000
Languages at home
15.5%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Coastal
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Elwood revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trams cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates excellent overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment, while safety and growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Elwood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Population (ERP)
16,428
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#7
among Coastal & beach · Established
Safety
57th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 70.1/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 8% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 220th in Australia
- State rank
- 95th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #7 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #16 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $595
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,910,000
- Median price change
- -9.5%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
16,428(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 73th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +185
- Change in 5 years
- +147
- Growth rank in VIC
- 73th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~16,600), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 1,035 / 987 / 5,239
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,026
- Against the person
- 128
- Against property
- 741
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 118 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,136
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- Elwood CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 804 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Elwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1131 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 618 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1152 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 137 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Yesodei HaTorah CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 149 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Kilda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 437 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Sholem Aleichem CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1168 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 96 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Elsternwick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 463 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1157 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 3,555 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 347 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 489 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Lady Forster KindergartenOrmond Esplanadekindergarten
- Poets Grove Family and Children's Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- Broadway/Glen Huntly Rd
- Glen Eira Rd/Brighton Rd #39
- Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd
- Scott St/Brighton Rd #40
- Wimbledon Ave/Brighton Rd #38
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
213 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
20 restaurants · 12 cafes · 2 pubs · 3 bars · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 43 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 9 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.84
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.73
Food & drink(43)
- Elwood SourdoughBakery
- Blue-tongue wine barBar
62 Ormond Road
- The Elwood LoungeBar
Glen Huntly Road, Elwood
- The MiltonBar
134 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Babble on BabylonCafe
- Cafe (2)
- CombiCafe
138-140 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Johnny's Elwood BodegaCafe
161 Ormond Road, Elwood
- LarkCafe
114 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Miss Alex & CoCafe
85 Brighton Road
- Presse CafeCafe
- Repeat OffenderCafe
201 Ormond Road
- Tiffany's on TennysonCafe
156 Tennyson Street, Elwood
- Turtle CaféCafe
34 Glen Huntly Road
- Who is Bunker SpreckelsCafe
Unit 4 122 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Fast food
- Heads & Tails ElwoodFast food
- IllianaFast food
- SaintlyFast food
81 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Shaggy's PizzaFast food
- Elsternwick HotelPub
- The King of TongaPub
164a Tennyson Street, Elwood
- Baked in Elwood Pizza & PastaRestaurant
167 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Curry Leaf CafeRestaurant
99-101 Brighton Road
- D'Gusto ThaiRestaurant
Unit 1 122 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Ebisu KitchenRestaurant
161 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Elwood BathersRestaurant
15 Elwood Foreshore
- Euro PizzaRestaurant
9-11 Ormond Road
- Jimmi JamzRestaurant
132 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Joinery BarRestaurant
- LezzetRestaurant
- Pizza Pasta Restaurant BYORestaurant
- Plain SailingRestaurant
144 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Restaurant (7)
- Tandoori PointRestaurant
157 Ormond Road, Elwood
- The Turtle CafeRestaurant
Shopping(12)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Convenience store
- Natural health suppliesConvenience store
- NewsagentsConvenience store
Brighton Road
- OTRConvenience store
- Greengrocer
- The Leaf StoreGreengrocer
111 Ormond Road, Elwood
- Elwood SupermarketSupermarket
- FoodworksSupermarket
109 Ormond Road, Elwood
Community(8)
- Community centre
- Latvian HouseCommunity centre
51 Dickens Street, Elwood
- Lady Forster KindergartenKindergarten
63B Ormond Esplanade
- Poets Grove Family and Children's CentreKindergarten
- Elwood CollegeSchool
101 Glen Huntly Road
- Elwood Primary SchoolSchool
49 Scott Street
- St Columba's Primary SchoolSchool
18-26 Glen Huntly Road
- Yesodei HaTorah CollegeSchool
37-39 Dickens Street
Health & services(5)
- Body Unity Osteopathic MedicineClinic
203 Ormond Road
- Medical One - ElwoodClinic
61 Brighton Road
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- My ChemistPharmacy
61 Brighton Road
- Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(23)
- Wild Gypsea WellnessGym
63A Ormond Esplanade, Elwood
- Clarke ReservePark
- E C Mitty ReservePark
- Elwood Community House ReservePark
- Elwood ParkPark
- F L Dawkins ReservePark
- J.T. Berkley ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Point Ormond ReservePark
- School ParkPark
- W.E. Dickson ReservationPark
- Picnic area
- Chicken ParkPlayground
- Elwood PlayspacePlayground
- Playground (4)
- Elwood City Soccer ClubSports field
- Elwood College Hockey GroundSports field
- Elwood Park Tennis ClubSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(2)
- Phoenix TheatreTheatre
- Point Ormond LookoutViewpoint
Transport(28)
23 bus stops · 5 tram stops
Other(33)
- BWSAlcohol
- Elwood Wine and SpiritsAlcohol
33 Ormond Road
- Artwork
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (15)
- Cycling & Sports ClothingBicycle
53 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Drinking water (8)
- Fitness Station
- Garden (2)
- Poets GardenGarden
- Robinson GardensGarden
- Laundry on TennysonLaundry
- Massage
- Nursery
- Outdoor Seating (6)
- 7-ElevenParking
- Parking (8)
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table (8)
- Catholic Parish of Sacred Heart and ColumbaPlace of worship
- Elwood Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Elwood ShulePlace of worship
39 Dickens Street, Elwood
- Place of worship
- Elwood Post OfficePost Box
- Elwood Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (11)
- Slipway
- Elwood College GymSports Hall
- Waste Basket (4)
- Waste Disposal
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Catholic Parish of Sacred Heart and Columba
- Elwood Presbyterian Church
- Elwood Shule
39 Dickens Street, Elwood
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Masada Private Hospital (2.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Body Unity Osteopathic MedicineOrmond RoadClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Medical One - ElwoodBrighton RoadClinic
- My ChemistBrighton RoadPharmacy
- PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 249
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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· 40 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
10 active roadworks / incidents
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/05/2026 and 30/08/2026 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 – 29 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 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 both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined16 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 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 northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST KILDA STREET, undefined16 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 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, undefined16 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- FORMER CHEMIST SHOPNH0782
- HARTPURY COURT COMPLEXNH0767
- ST KILDA STREET BRIDGENH2080
- WINDERMERE FLATSNH0911
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macnamara
- Member of Parliament
- Josh BURNS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,579
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 27.8%Labor 72.2%
10.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Elwood CentralLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Elwood NorthLabor 78.2% · Coalition 21.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- ElwoodLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- St Kilda WestLabor 83.4% · Coalition 16.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- St KildaLabor 81.6% · Coalition 18.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
This suburb ranks highly for
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Port Phillip Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.