ELWOOD, VICTORIA

'Elwood' is a bayside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Elwood was originally swampland; installation of the Elwood Canal turned it into a habitable area. Originally a working middle class suburb in the early part of the 20th century, Elwood has overseen waves of gentrification and is now one of Melbourne's most sought after bayside addresses. Large period houses, many from the 1920s and 30s with art deco touches, along with proximity to beach and foreshore have made the area very attractive.
Elwood Beach is a popular destination of residents during summertime, being a popular hook-up and stopping off point on the Bayside Trail bicycle and roller-skating path. During summer it is a favourite amongst many windsurfers, cyclists, and people enjoying a walk by the bay. Elwood's Yacht Club also hosted the 2005 World Formula Titles. Elwood Beach hosts several triathlons each year.
The Elwood Canal was originally designed with a view to being the first of many such canals; the idea being for Elwood to create something of a mini-Venice! This idea was never realised and Elwood Canal was the only canal constructed in the area.
Elwood was the set for some episodes of the Australian children's program Round the Twist.

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Local Landmarks

Street Names

Gallery

Famous Residents

Local Landmarks

★ Elwood Beach - popular all year round, but can be crowded in the summer by hundreds of people in various stages of undress and costume.

★ Elsternwick Park - popular place where local residents walk their dogs.

★ Elwood Village - on Ormond Road; has many restaurants and cafes - frequented by Elwood locals and visitors alike.

★ The Collective - a local bar on Ormond road, popular with the 20-30 somethings.

★ Turtle Cafe - a local cafe/bar well frequented by the cool cats of Elwood on a balmy summer's evening.

★ Elwood Canal.

★ Point Ormond of Elwood.

Street Names

Many of the streets in Elwood are named after things related to the beach. These streets include; Shelly Street, Beach Avenue, Spray Street, Wave Street and Foam Street. Other streets in the area are named after famous poets.

Gallery

Famous Residents

★ Paul Hester

★ Mark Holden

★ Jane Turner

★ Brad Miller

★ Joe Camilleri

★ Greg Combet

★ Australian Places - Elwood