Elsternwick is located 9 km south-east of the CBD. Elsternwick is a middle suburb located in Melbourne's south. The suburb has significant commercial areas along Glenhuntly Rd and the Nepean Highway while the Sandringham railway line traverses the area. Elsternwick comprises mainly one and two person households. The suburb's population is highly educated and has more than 40% employed as managers administrators and professionals. The suburb also features Elsternwick Park and the Elsternwick Public Golf Course.