Elwood Property & Rent
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Elwood Safety
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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
Elwood Community Overview
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Elwood Schools
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📍 About Elwood
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.