Elwood
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Elwood is a relaxed, leafy bayside suburb of Melbourne, known for its sandy beach, lively local food scene, and welcoming community. Rich with Art Deco architecture and bordered by lush parks and the coast, Elwood offers a unique blend of outdoor lifestyle and urban convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
15,153
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.88°, 144.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,261
Local Cost
$2,252
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
98
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
94
Coworking
0
Cafes
42
Nightlife
21
Parks
31
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
563.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 93 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.