Port Phillip City Council · 7.8 km from CBD · Median rent $575/wk
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood current | $575/wk | 78/100 | 7.8 km | 0 |
| Balaclava | $662/wk | 79/100 | 6.9 km | 0 |
| St Kilda | $560/wk | 80/100 | 5.9 km | 0 |
| St Kilda West | $667/wk | 80/100 | 5.9 km | 0 |
| Albert Park | $695/wk | 83/100 | 3.8 km | 0 |
Elwood has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
847 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood College | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| Elwood Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St Columba's School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Yesodei HaTorah College | p12 | Independent | View zone → |