Moving to Elsternwick (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Elsternwick in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 11,174 (ABS Census 2021)
Elsternwick at a Glance
| Need | Elsternwick |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in Elsternwick
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Elsternwick has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MyClinic | 384 Glen Huntly Road | — |
| Caulfield Hospital | — | — |
| Cabrini Rehabilitation - Glen Huntly | 494 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick | +61 3 9508 5200 |
| Cabrini Rehabilitation - Hopetoun Road | 2-6 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick | +61 3 9508 5100 |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Geoff & Sue Szwarcbard Pharmacy, Michael Shapp Soul Pattinson Chemist
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- GloHealth
- Coles — 445-457 Glen Huntly Road
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Elsternwick has 11 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Cocorico Cafe
- Le petit lapin
- Glovers Station
- Mister Baker — 467 Glen Huntly Road
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Elsternwick.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Elsternwick has 5 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Gardenvale Park
- Elsternwick Station Reserve
- Hopetoun Gardens
- Aileen Avenue Park
- Elsternwick Park
If You Have Kids
Elsternwick has 9 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Wesley College Elsternwick Campus | 5 Gladstone Parade |
| Leibler Yavneh College | 2 Nagle Avenue |
| Elsternwick Primary School | 44 Murphy Street |
| Star of the Sea College | 78 Martin Street |
| St Joseph’s Primary School | 28 Sandham Street |
Cost of Living in Elsternwick
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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