Elsternwick, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Elsternwick, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
| Locality | Elsternwick |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.88739 |
| Longitude | 145.00737 |
| Population | 10,887 |
| Density | 4187.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 3185 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 9 km south-southeast |
Elsternwick is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,887. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 4187.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Elsternwick is located at 37.8874°S, 145.0074°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3185.
Elsternwick unfolds as a verdant expanse where the gentle slopes of the land meet the wider embrace of Melbourne's southern reaches. It lies 2.6 km north-north-east of Brighton, VIC (from Brighton, VIC: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The character of Elsternwick is one of cultivated spaces, a mosaic of mature trees casting dappled shadows on neat lawns and quiet streets. Here, the air carries a certain softness, a humid warmth that often settles in the late afternoon, lending a golden hue to the brickwork of its older homes. The neighbourhood breathes with a settled grace, a sense of established order where parks and gardens are as much a part of the landscape as the houses themselves, creating a feeling of calm, unhurried living.
The history of Elsternwick is deeply entwined with the development of early Melbourne, its origins tracing back to pastoral runs before becoming a favoured residential district for the city's growing middle class. The local economy has long been diverse, evolving from its agricultural roots to encompass a vibrant retail and professional sector, with Glen Huntly Road serving as a bustling artery of commerce. Notably, Elsternwick played a significant role in the establishment of educational institutions, and its cultural landscape is marked by a rich artistic heritage, a legacy that continues to resonate in its galleries and performance spaces. The suburb retains a distinctive character, a blend of enduring heritage homes and modern developments, all contributing to the unique, enduring spirit of Elsternwick.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elsternwick, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Elsternwick, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Elsternwick includes the postcode (3185), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glen Eira City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elsternwick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |