Elsternwick
VIC 3185 • Greater Melbourne
About Elsternwick
Elsternwick is an established inner suburb 9 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD in Glen Eira, known for its Jewish community and village character. The Sandringham line provides city access, while Glen Huntly Road offers diverse shopping and dining. Heritage homes and art deco apartments characterise the built form.
The suburb has distinctive cultural character—Jewish bakeries, delis, and community institutions create authentic neighbourhood flavour. The dining scene is excellent, and Rippon Lea Estate provides heritage parkland. Elsternwick attracts young professionals and families seeking inner-urban character with genuine community identity.
Elsternwick falls under postcode 3185 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles441-459 Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick 3185 VIC
Schools
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10-12 King Street
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125-129 Glen Eira Rd
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2 Nagle Avenue
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11 Sinclair Street
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6 St James Close
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28 Sandham Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 437
- 2. New Zealand 216
- 3. South Africa 202
- 4. Ireland 154
- 5. India 139
- 6. China 129
- 7. United States 120
- 8. Poland 97
- 9. Greece 96
- 10. Italy 90
- 11. Japan 90
- 12. Germany 80
- 13. France 67
- 14. Philippines 57
- 15. Malaysia 53
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)