Family Guide to Elwood (2026)
Elwood has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 16 parks, 2 medical centres and 3 supermarkets.
Schools in Elwood
Elwood has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St Kilda Primary School | — | 2B Brighton Road |
| Elwood College | — | 101 Glen Huntly Road |
| Elwood Primary School | — | 49 Scott Street |
| St Columba’s Primary School | — | 18-26 Glen Huntly Road |
| Yesodei HaTorah College | — | 37-39 Dickens Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Elwood has 16 parks:
- Renfrey Reserve
- Peanut Farm Reserve
- St Kilda Botanic Gardens
- Clarke Reserve
- School Park
- Elwood Park
- William Street Reserve
- Marina Reserve
- Plus 8 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine | 203 Ormond Road | — |
| Medical One - Elwood | 61 Brighton Road | +61 3 9531 9811 |
Supermarkets
- IGA
- Elwood Supermarket
- Foodworks — 109 Ormond Road, Elwood
The Family Verdict
Elwood has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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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
