Elwood (3184) sits 8km from the CBD in Melbourne’s middle ring. Population data from ABS is pending, but 50 public transport stops tell you this suburb is connected enough to matter.
At a Glance
| Category | Elwood | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | C+ |
| Transport | D+ (50 stops) | B (86 stops) |
| Food & Drink | C | F |
| Nightlife | C | A+ |
| Family | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living | N/A | N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A |
Transport
Elwood has 50 public transport stops (8 tram, 0 train, 42 bus). St Kilda has 86 stops (47 tram, 0 train, 39 bus).
Neither suburb has a nearby train station – both rely on tram and bus services.
Winner: St Kilda edges out Elwood with 86 vs 50 transit stops (36 more).
Food & Drink
Elwood has 15 verified dining venues (grade: C). St Kilda has 12 (grade: F).
Elwood standouts: Henry’s Tap House (4.6 stars), Elwood Library (4.5 stars), Max & Co. (4.4 stars) St Kilda standouts: Henry House (4.6 stars), St Kilda Gym (4.5 stars), Max Boutique (4.5 stars)
Cost of Living
Rental cost data for these suburbs is not yet available. We are working on integrating RTBA bond data from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – check back soon.
Pros & Cons Summary
Elwood Strengths
- 8 dining venues with 4.1 average rating (grade: C)
- 2 bars and late-night venues (grade: C)
- 8km from the CBD – close enough for easy access
St Kilda Strengths
- 86 public transport stops including 47 tram + 39 bus (ranked 79 of 252)
- 3 bars and pubs including The Rose Hotel (3.9 stars) (ranked 38 of 122)
- 6km from the CBD – close enough for easy access
Our Verdict
For commuters: St Kilda wins with 86 transit stops vs Elwood’s 50. For food lovers: Elwood with 15 verified venues vs St Kilda’s 12. For families: Insufficient data for both suburbs – school and childcare ratings are being integrated. For nightlife: St Kilda (A+) edges out Elwood (C). For budget-conscious renters: Rental data is pending for these suburbs – we will update when RTBA bond data is integrated.
FAQ
Is Elwood or St Kilda better for public transport?
St Kilda has 86 public transport stops compared to Elwood’s 50, making it the better-connected suburb based on PTV data.
Is Elwood or St Kilda cheaper to rent in?
Rental cost data is not yet available for either suburb. We are integrating RTBA bond data and will update this comparison when figures are confirmed.
Which suburb is better, Elwood or St Kilda?
It depends on your priorities. See our verdict section above for recommendations by use case (commuting, food, families, nightlife, budget).
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