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ELSTERNWICK

Is Elsternwick Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Elsternwick. 4 medical facilities, 5 parks, 2 supermarkets, 3 pharmacies.

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Is Elsternwick Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Elsternwick (2026)

Retiree Score: 7/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Elsternwick offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorElsternwickWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities43+ for comfort
Pharmacies31+ essential
Parks & green space55+ ideal
Supermarkets22+ for choice
Cafes9Daily routine
Places of worship3Community
Gyms/fitness1Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Elsternwick has 4 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.

FacilityAddressPhone
MyClinic384 Glen Huntly Road—
Caulfield Hospital——
Cabrini Rehabilitation - Glen Huntly494 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick+61 3 9508 5200
Cabrini Rehabilitation - Hopetoun Road2-6 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick+61 3 9508 5100

Pharmacies (3): Chemist Warehouse, Geoff & Sue Szwarcbard Pharmacy, Michael Shapp Soul Pattinson Chemist

Daily Walking & Green Space

Elsternwick has 5 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.

Your walking options:

  • Gardenvale Park
  • Elsternwick Station Reserve
  • Hopetoun Gardens
  • Aileen Avenue Park
  • Elsternwick Park

Daily Shopping & Errands

2 supermarkets in Elsternwick:

  • GloHealth
  • Coles — 445-457 Glen Huntly Road

Morning Coffee & Social

9 cafes give Elsternwick enough coffee options for a daily routine.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Cocorico Cafe
  • Le petit lapin
  • Glovers Station
  • Mister Baker — 467 Glen Huntly Road
  • Spot On Ripponlea
  • Green Remedy — 211 Glen Huntly Road

Community & Worship

3 places of worship in Elsternwick:

  • St Mary’s Anglican Church (Christian)
  • St Clement’s Anglican Church (Christian)
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Church (Christian)

Staying Active

1 gyms and fitness centres:

  • 9Round

The Verdict

Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Elsternwick ticks every box.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

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.

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