Living in Elwood: What the Data Shows (2026)
Elwood has 122 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 14,500 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Bars & Pubs | 26 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Gyms | 2 |
| Total | 122 |
Elwood is a well-serviced suburb.
Food & Drink
68 dining options — 40 restaurants and 28 cafes.
Top restaurants: Elwood Bathers, Spudbar, Tandoori Point, Plain Sailing, Lezzet Anatolian Restaurant, Republica St Kilda Beach
Top cafes: Who is Bunker Spreckels, Miss Alex & Co, Repeat Offender, Elwood Bathers, Combi Elwood
Green Space
16 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Renfrey Reserve, Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Clarke Reserve, School Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 3 — IGA, Elwood Supermarket, Foodworks
- Medical: 2 facilities
- Gyms: 2 fitness centres
Related Guides
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- Best Bars in Elwood
- Cost of Living in Elwood
- Family Guide to Elwood
- Is Elwood Safe?
- Elwood Transport Guide
- Elwood Property Market
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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