Elsternwick
Elsternwick Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Elsternwick Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Elsternwick Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Elsternwick Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Caulfield Grammar School
Firbank Grammar School
Brighton Grammar School
Star of the Sea College
Yeshivah College
Beth Rivkah Ladies College
Suburbs Near ELSTERNWICK
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📍 About Elsternwick
ELSTERNWICK is a vibrant suburb situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 10,887 residents across a compact area, creating a density of 4,183 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with the median house price reaching $1.9M—representing impressive growth of 49% over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.7M after climbing 27% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families benefit from access to quality local schooling, with Leibler Yavneh College standing out as a top-performing private institution. According to VCAA 2025 VCE results, the school holds an impressive #11 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Residents enjoy living in a notably secure environment. Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 shows the local crime rate sits at 5,750 per 100,000 people—significantly below the Victorian average of 6,810, making it 0.84 times safer than the state norm.
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse but predominantly Anglo-Australian community. Chinese residents make up 3.60% of the population, representing approximately 391 people, forming a smaller but established cultural community within the area.
Transport: Elsternwick offers excellent connectivity to Melbourne's centre, positioned approximately 9.9km from the CBD with a typical 20-minute drive. The suburb is well-served by public transport through its train station on the Sandringham line, providing convenient rail access to the city and surrounding areas.