Rippon lea estate — 5-min walk
Elsterwick’s iconic Victorian mansion, set in 14 acres of garden. Enjoy Sunday strolls, summer picnics, open-air cinema nights — it’s all part of living local.
Close To Everything,
Far From Ordinary
HERE NOW
Elsternwick has always punched above its weight. Not the city, not the suburbs — the sweet spot in between. Federation houses brush up against sleek new builds. Bagels are bought by the dozen. Sunday mornings start with coffee on Glen Huntly Road before a stroll through Rippon Lea Estate or down to the beach.
Aviv. Lorenzo's. Hanoi Hannah. Copycat. This is a suburb that eats well, and often...
...but it's the rhythm of life beyond the plate that keeps people here. A film at Classic Cinemas. A walk through Harleston Park. The calm that follows a swim at Elwood Beach.
Close enough to the CBD to be convenient, far enough to breathe. Laid-back and lively. A place where tradition holds, but reinvention thrives.
For those who are new, welcome. For everyone else, nothing here needs explaining.
CARTER LOVETT — 3-MIN WALK
That café you’ll “just pop into” and end up staying for a second flat white. House-made pastries, proper coffee, and the kind of neighbourhood buzz that makes weekends feel like weekends.
CLASSIC CINEMAS — 7-MIN WALK
Arthouse films, cult classics, and the latest blockbusters — all best enjoyed as the lights dim and the curtains draw. Elsternwick’s cultural anchor since forever, still the perfect escape on a rainy night.
HARLESTON PARK — 6-MIN WALK
A shaded green pocket shaped by tall trees, winding paths, and a much-loved playground. Complete with the longest slide in Glen Eira, it’s a favourite for families.
Hanoi Hannah — 6-min walk
Elsternwick’s go-to for modern Vietnamese, Hanoi Hannah brings lively energy, fresh flavours and the kind of neighbourhood buzz that turns a casual dinner into a weekly ritual.
“You’ve got everything you need, and a little bit of everything you want, all close by.”
Imogene Pond, Interior Designer (and Elsternwick local)
PUBLIC TRANSPORT – CLOSEBY
For your city connection, it’s a five-minute walk to the tram on Glen Huntly Road. Paired with trains every few minutes from Elsternwick Station, commuting is reassuringly easy.
UNREAL FLOWERS — 3-MIN DRIVE
Tucked inside a beautifully preserved Edwardian building on Glen Eira Road, Unreal Flowers pairs artisanal floristry with a curated selection of Japanese homewares from Muku.
VICTORIA FRUIT PALACE — 3-MIN DRIVE
A neighbourhood staple in Ripponlea Village, known for its vibrant produce, generous selection of pantry staples, and genuinely local feel.
UPSTATE — 4-MIN DRIVE
The suburb’s wellness hub — equal parts sweat and stillness. From sunrise reformer to evening yoga, it’s the balance that keeps Elsternwick moving.