Elwood at a Glance
Elwood is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations. The suburb is home to 122 verified businesses and amenities mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Population: 14,500 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Bars & Pubs | 26 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 16 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 3 |
| Gyms | 2 |
The pace here is fast-paced and always evolving.
Where to eat: St. Marina, Riva, Lezzet, Curry Leaf Cafe, Turning Point Café and 35 more. Full restaurant guide →
Where to get coffee: Turtle Café, Presse Cafe, Babble on Babylon, Tiffany’s on Tennyson and 24 more. Full cafe guide →
Where to drink: The King of Tonga, The Elwood Lounge, Iddy Biddy, The Milton and 22 more. Full bar guide →
Green space: Renfrey Reserve, Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Clarke Reserve and 12 more parks.
Explore Elwood
Every guide below is built from verified data — real venues, real addresses, real numbers. No sponsored listings, no paid placements.
- Best Restaurants — 40 verified restaurants
- Best Cafes — 28 cafes mapped
- Best Bars & Pubs — 26 venues
- Family Guide — 5 schools, 16 parks
- Neighbourhood Guide — full amenity breakdown
- Cost of Living — rent, groceries, transport costs
- Transport Guide — getting around Elwood
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Elwood
- Best Cafes in Elwood
- Best Bars in Elwood
- Cost of Living in Elwood
- Elwood Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Elwood
- Is Elwood Safe?
- Elwood Transport Guide
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.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
