Is Elwood a good suburb?

It can’t be denied – Elwood is a good-looking suburb. From the sunny, toned Art Deco apartments that line its streets to the ample parks and beachfront promenade, this neighbourhood is white-picket fence lovely. With easy access to the city and the ocean – it offers residents a charmed lifestyle by the bay.

What indigenous land is Elwood on?

According to George Robinson, the Aboriginal Chief Protector in the 1840s, the Yalukit willam clan of the Boon wurrung tribe were the occupants of the coastal tract at the head of Port Phillip Bay including Elwood.

Who are traditional owners of Elwood?

Yalukit Wilum
The earliest inhabitants and traditional owners of the area now covered by the City of Port Phillip were the Yalukit Wilum, one of the five clans of the Boon Wurrung, known as the coastal tribe, and who were members of the Kulin nation.

Where is Elwood Beach located?

Melbourne
The beach side suburb of Elwood is located 8 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, between St Kilda and Brighton.

Is Elwood a rich area?

“A trendy and expensive area, without decent amenities.” There are major problems with congestion and parking. The area is not well serviced by roads or public transport, making it feel somewhat isolated and out of the way. There is no coles or woolies in Elwood. You have to drive to Elsternwick or St kilda Coles.

What is Elwood like to live in?

With easy access to the city and the ocean – it offers residents a charmed lifestyle by the bay. Leafy, community-oriented and very liveable, Elwood is a tightly-knit neighbourhood. Nearby St Kilda is all about glitzy nightlife. In Elwood, it’s all about the thriving café scene.

Who are the traditional owners of Bayside?

The Boon Wurrung people are the Traditional Owners of the land that now comprises the City of Bayside.

Is Melbourne a Wurundjeri?

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

What Aboriginal land is Bayside on?

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Is it safe to swim in Elwood?

Swimming – The safest location is on the shallow sections of the inner bar, away from the rip channels and in front of the lifesaving club, where boats are prohibited. Elwood beach has a General Beach Hazard Rating of 3/10 (Least hazardous).

Can you swim at Elwood Beach?

Over the past few decades, Elwood Beach has been developed into a top destination for wind surfing, fishing, and most of all, swimming. The prime swimming spot is located just in front of the lifesaving club.

What is the richest street in Melbourne?

The 10 most expensive streets in Melbourne

	Street	Suburb
1	Lansell Road	Toorak
2	Towers Road	Toorak
3	Seacombe Grove	Brighton
4	Glyndon Avenue	Brighton

Is Elwood a safe area?

A mellow bayside community. Elwood has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for Melbourne.

Who are the traditional owners of Bayside Melbourne?

Why is Elwood Beach water brown?

“The discolouration is mud and silt, displaced as high rainfall in the catchment flows through the river system.

Are there jellyfish at Elwood Beach?

Cyanea (Hair jelly, Snottie, Lion’s Mane) jellyfish at Elwood Beach. Large flat bell 4-30cm in diameter with a large “mop” of fine hair-like tentacles 5-50cm long. Bell top is usually white but often with yellow or red brown colouring under bell.