City of Port Phillip
Elsternwick
Elsternwick at a glance
Median house
$1,902,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$683,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.9k
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Elsternwick.
Elsternwick is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,902,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $683,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$441/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,902,000
Sales data pending
$683,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
10,887
Median age: 38
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.64%
Based on $1,902,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.36%
Based on $683,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,887
Median age
38
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
670
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elsternwick.
Local schools for Elsternwick
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Elsternwick Primary School
Ripponlea Primary School
Caulfield Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Elsternwick.
- What is the median house price in Elsternwick?
- The median house price in Elsternwick, VIC 3185 is $1,902,000. The median unit price is $683,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Elsternwick postcode?
- Elsternwick is in the 3185 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in Elsternwick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $441.
- What schools are in Elsternwick?
- There are 20 schools serving Elsternwick on this page, including Adass Israel School, St Joseph's School, Sholem Aleichem College.
- How walkable is Elsternwick?
- Elsternwick has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elsternwick?
- Elsternwick is close to Hopetoun Gardens, Ripponlea, Brighton Road, Gardenvale, Balaclava.
- What is the population of Elsternwick?
- Elsternwick has approximately 10,887 residents. The median age is 38.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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