Elsternwick
Local council Glen Eira
Postcode 3185
Population 10,887
Suburb Profiles

What’s to love in Elsternwick

Travel 9km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, and you’ll find the tree-lined streets, elegant period homes, and beautiful gardens of picturesque Elsternwick. Renowned for its eclectic mix of boutiques, specialty stores, and trendy cafes, especially along Glen Huntly Road, the area offers exceptional shopping and dining experiences. Staying connected is easy in Elsternwick, with its own train station along the Sandringham line, as well as several bus routes servicing the area.

The suburb boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, with nearby theatres and art galleries, including the historic Classic Cinema which has been operating since 1911. Elsternwick is home to a selection of distinguished schools, such as Elsternwick Primary School, Shelford Girls’ Grammar and Leibler Yavneh College. Completing the picture of elegance, Harleston Park and Elsternwick Park provide tranquil retreats for outdoor activities, picnics, and relaxing strolls.

Median House Price

$2,015,000

Median Unit price

$760,000

Av days on market

34.5 days

AV Rental per week

$770

Elsternwick Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

10,887

Median rent

$950

Household income

$2,000 - $2,499

Dwelling structure
Flat or Apartment
41.36%
House
38.23%
Semi-detached or Terrace
19.26%
Other
1.15%
Home ownership
Rented
38.57%
Owned Outright
30.60%
Owner Mortgage
28.26%
Other
2.56%
Method of travel to work
Car
32.67%
Train
3.87%
Walk
2.96%
Bus
0.50%
Industry of employment
Professionals
40.02%
Managers
19.14%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
11.60%
Community and Personal Service Workers
8.59%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Elsternwick

Median sale price for houses in Elsternwick is $2,015,000, up 10.2% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Elsternwick is $760,000, up 7.4% from last year.

Properties sold in Elsternwick

Properties sold for houses in Elsternwick is 91, up 1.1% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Elsternwick is 174, up 22.5% from last year.

Auction clearance in Elsternwick

Auction clearance for houses in Elsternwick is 73.0%, down 11.4% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Elsternwick is 68.3%, down 10.1% from last year.

Av days on market in Elsternwick

Av days on market for houses in Elsternwick is 33, down 31.3% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Elsternwick is 36, down 28.0% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

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