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ELWOOD埃尔伍德

Inner Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$2,305,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$620,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,794
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local2.2%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby5
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

ELWOOD Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

ELWOOD median house price is $2.31M, with +47% growth over 10 years, 113% above Melbourne median, unit median $620K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2,305,000
House Growth
+47%2014-2024
Unit Price
$620,000
Unit Growth
+12%2014-2024
3BR House
$1,000/wk
2BR House
$750/wk
3BR Unit
$975/wk
2BR Unit
$650/wk

ELWOOD Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,794 per 100k residents, 15% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,794 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
878
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

ELWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 15,153, 2.2% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

15,153
Total Population
5,839
/km² Density
2.2%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
5,560 people
36.7%
2
Aust
3,966 people
26.2%
3
Irish
2,403 people
15.9%
4
Scottish
1,927 people
12.7%
5
Italian
1,019 people
6.7%

Transport

7.6 km
To CBD
19 min
Drive to CBD
31 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

ELWOOD Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in ELWOOD, 5 quality schools nearby, top score 90.7.

Local Schools1 school

Elwood College
PublicCo-Ed
53.7Score

ELWOOD Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 5 neighbours
ST KILDA
$1.8MHouse
$488KUnit
ELSTERNWICK
$1.9MHouse
$684KUnit
RIPPONLEA
$1.9MHouse
$476KUnit
BALACLAVA
$1.1MHouse
$576KUnit
BRIGHTON
$3.5MHouse
$1.1MUnit

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ELWOOD Overview

ELWOOD is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 15,153 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 5839 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $2.3M, representing strong growth of 47% over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.6M with more modest growth of 12% over the same period.

Education: The area is served by Elwood College, a public school ranked #94 among state schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results, with the highly regarded private Leibler Yavneh College (ranked #11 private) also nearby.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Elwood maintains a crime rate of 5794 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.85x), establishing it as a safe area for families.

Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.20% of the population, approximately 333 people.

Transport: Elwood offers convenient access to the city, located approximately 7.6km from the CBD with a 19-minute drive, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.

ELWOOD FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, ELWOOD has a median house price of $2.3M, up 47% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.6M, up 12% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.