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'''Elwood''' is a |
'''Elwood''' is a suburb in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], 8 km south from Melbourne's [[Melbourne city centre|central business district]]. Its [[Local Government Areas of Victoria|Local Government Area]] is the [[City of Port Phillip]]. At the [[Census in Australia#2006|2006 Census]], Elwood had a population of 13,785. |
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Elwood Beach is a popular bayside beach destination during summer where the beaches are used recreationally for [[windsurfing]], [[cycling]], [[Touch football (rugby league)|touch football]], cricket and walking. |
Elwood Beach is a popular bayside beach destination during summer where the beaches are used recreationally for [[windsurfing]], [[cycling]], [[Touch football (rugby league)|touch football]], cricket and walking. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Glenhuntly road elwood in 1938.jpg|thumb|Glenhuntly road in 1938]] |
[[File:Glenhuntly road elwood in 1938.jpg|thumb|Glenhuntly road in 1938]] |
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Elwood was originally [[swamp]]land; installation of the Elwood Canal turned it into a habitable area. |
Elwood was originally [[swamp]]land; installation of the Elwood Canal turned it into a habitable area. |
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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. |
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. |
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In the late 1970s, like nearby St Kilda, Elwood was known for its nightlife and developed a reputation as a [[cabaret]] area. |
In the late [[1970s]], like nearby St Kilda, Elwood was known for its nightlife and developed a reputation as a [[cabaret]] area. Many of these venues operated out of some of the suburb's quirkier old buildings. As the scene saw a demise in the early [[1980s]], many including Maison de Luxe and Moulin Rouge (which operated out of the 1880s mansion "Pladda" built for Captain A. Currie) were subsequently demolished. |
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==Local Landmarks== |
==Local Landmarks== |
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Elwood Village is the main shopping strip, located on Ormond Road it has many restaurants and cafes. Other strip shops are located around the junction at Normanby Road. |
Elwood Village is the main shopping strip, located on Ormond Road it has many restaurants and cafes. Other strip shops are located around the junction at Normanby Road. |
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===Parks and Open Space=== |
===Parks and Open Space=== |
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For such a leafy suburb, Elwood is highly built up and lacking in open space. The most popular and largest reserves are bayside including '''Elwood Beach''', Elwood Canal, '''Point Ormond Reserve''' and nearby Elsternwick Park. |
For such a leafy suburb, Elwood is highly built up and lacking in open space. The most popular and largest reserves are bayside including '''Elwood Beach''', Elwood Canal, '''Point Ormond Reserve''' and nearby Elsternwick Park. |
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===Residential Architecture=== |
===Residential Architecture=== |
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Elwood is known for its mix of Victorian mansions, Edwardian cottages, Interwar apartment buildings. |
Elwood is known for its mix of Victorian mansions, Edwardian cottages, Interwar apartment buildings. Infill development in recent decades has changed the character of the suburb, however some examples still remain. |
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Sherwood Hall is a large Victorian mansion at 14 Hennessy Street. |
Sherwood Hall is a large Victorian mansion at 14 Hennessy Street. |
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===Places of Worship=== |
===Places of Worship=== |
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Elwood features St. Columba Church, a large Edwardian building. |
Elwood features St. Columba Church, a large Edwardian building. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Elwood house a number of schools considering its limited area. There are 2 primary schools, one offers a catholic education. Saint Columbus Primary is located adjacent to the church and has access to a large number of facilities. There is also a large public school, Elwood Primary School [http://elwoodps.vic.edu.au] |
Elwood house a number of schools considering its limited area. There are 2 primary schools, one offers a catholic education. Saint Columbus Primary is located adjacent to the church and has access to a large number of facilities. There is also a large public school, Elwood Primary School [http://elwoodps.vic.edu.au] |
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Elwood is also serviced by a local secondary school, [[Elwood College]]. |
Elwood is also serviced by a local secondary school, [[Elwood College]]. |
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==Sport== |
==Sport== |
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Elwood Sailing Club hosted the 2005 World Formula Titles. |
Elwood Sailing Club hosted the [[2005]] World Formula Titles. |
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Elwood has a full time lifesaving club. |
Elwood has a full time lifesaving club. |
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An active Triathlon club operates in Elwood and the main beach hosts several triathlons each year. |
An active Triathlon club operates in Elwood and the main beach hosts several triathlons each year. |
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Elwood is home to a touch football club and an indoor soccer club. The suburb once had an [[Australian rules football]] club, the '''Elwood Football Club''' between 1881 and 1980.<ref>http://www.footypedia.com/00000966.htm</ref> |
Elwood is home to a touch football club and an indoor soccer club. The suburb once had an [[Australian rules football]] club, the '''Elwood Football Club''' between 1881 and [[1980]].<ref>http://www.footypedia.com/00000966.htm</ref> |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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Elwood is serviced by the [[Bayside Trail]] bicycle path. This path is used by commuters and also recreationally and it includes a roller-skating path used by [[rollerblade]]rs. |
Elwood is serviced by the [[Bayside Trail]] bicycle path. This path is used by commuters and also recreationally and it includes a roller-skating path used by [[rollerblade]]rs. |
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==Street Names== |
==Street Names== |
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Many of the streets in Elwood are named after things related to the beach. These streets include Beach Avenue, Spray Street, Wave Street, Tide Street and Foam Street. Other streets in the area are named after famous writers, essayists and poets, such as Shakespeare Grove, Dickens Street, Milton Streeet, Wordsworth Street, Byron Street, Keats Street, Tennyson Street, Ruskin Street and Shelley Street. |
Many of the streets in Elwood are named after things related to the beach. These streets include Beach Avenue, Spray Street, Wave Street, Tide Street and Foam Street. Other streets in the area are named after famous writers, essayists and poets, such as Shakespeare Grove, Dickens Street, Milton Streeet, Wordsworth Street, Byron Street, Keats Street, Tennyson Street, Ruskin Street and Shelley Street. |
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==Famous Residents== |
==Famous Residents== |
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*[[Paul Hester]] |
*[[Paul Hester]] |
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*[[Mark Holden]] |
*[[Mark Holden]] |
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==Sunsets== |
==Sunsets== |
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Like many of the beaches on the Mornington Peninsula, Elwood is known for its spectacular sunsets. |
Like many of the beaches on the Mornington Peninsula, Elwood is known for its spectacular sunsets. |
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20040702133814/www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/elwood.html Australian Places - Elwood] |
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20040702133814/www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/elwood.html Australian Places - Elwood] |
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{{City of Port Phillip suburbs}} |
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Revision as of 07:32, 2 February 2009
| Elwood Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 Elwood Beach | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 13,785 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | Lua error: Unable to convert population "13785 (2006)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000000-QINU`"'" to a number. | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1900s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3184 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Port Phillip | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Albert Park, Brighton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Melbourne Ports | ||||||||||||||
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Elwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Port Phillip. At the 2006 Census, Elwood had a population of 13,785.
Elwood Beach is a popular bayside beach destination during summer where the beaches are used recreationally for windsurfing, cycling, touch football, cricket and walking.
The suburb has experienced ongoing gentrification, known for its mix of Edwardian and Interwar architecture character, its beaches and its leafy streets many of which are lined by London Plane trees.
History
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.
In the late 1970s, like nearby St Kilda, Elwood was known for its nightlife and developed a reputation as a cabaret area. Many of these venues operated out of some of the suburb's quirkier old buildings. As the scene saw a demise in the early 1980s, many including Maison de Luxe and Moulin Rouge (which operated out of the 1880s mansion "Pladda" built for Captain A. Currie) were subsequently demolished.
Local Landmarks
Elwood Village is the main shopping strip, located on Ormond Road it has many restaurants and cafes. Other strip shops are located around the junction at Normanby Road.
Parks and Open Space
For such a leafy suburb, Elwood is highly built up and lacking in open space. The most popular and largest reserves are bayside including Elwood Beach, Elwood Canal, Point Ormond Reserve and nearby Elsternwick Park.
Elwood is not without environmental issues, however. The beach and canal frequently suffer from litter pollution and the canal has a distinctive smell resulting from the backflow of seaweed. However the local council has strategies in place to manage these issues.
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Elwood Beach & Melbourne skyline -
Elwood Beach -
Elsternwick Park
Residential Architecture
Elwood is known for its mix of Victorian mansions, Edwardian cottages, Interwar apartment buildings. Infill development in recent decades has changed the character of the suburb, however some examples still remain.
Sherwood Hall is a large Victorian mansion at 14 Hennessy Street.
La Tourelle flats, 47A Brighton Road, corner of Dickens Street is one of the many large blocks of interwar flats in the area around Brighton Road.
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La Tourelle flats, 47A Brighton Road, corner of Dickens Street.
Places of Worship
Elwood features St. Columba Church, a large Edwardian building.
Education
Elwood house a number of schools considering its limited area. There are 2 primary schools, one offers a catholic education. Saint Columbus Primary is located adjacent to the church and has access to a large number of facilities. There is also a large public school, Elwood Primary School [1] Elwood is also serviced by a local secondary school, Elwood College.
Sport
Elwood Sailing Club hosted the 2005 World Formula Titles.
Elwood has a full time lifesaving club.
An active Triathlon club operates in Elwood and the main beach hosts several triathlons each year.
Elwood is home to a touch football club and an indoor soccer club. The suburb once had an Australian rules football club, the Elwood Football Club between 1881 and 1980.[3]
Transport
Elwood's main form of transport is the private automobile. The major roads are on its periphery and include the many lane Brighton Road and other multi-lane roadways include Marine Parade, Barkly Street and Glenhuntly Road.
Elwood is no longer serviced by rail. A tram line connecting St Kilda to Brighton which operated between 1908-1959 ran through Elwood down Mitford Street. After its closure the route was replaced by bus services.
Elwood is serviced by the Bayside Trail bicycle path. This path is used by commuters and also recreationally and it includes a roller-skating path used by rollerbladers.
Street Names
Many of the streets in Elwood are named after things related to the beach. These streets include Beach Avenue, Spray Street, Wave Street, Tide Street and Foam Street. Other streets in the area are named after famous writers, essayists and poets, such as Shakespeare Grove, Dickens Street, Milton Streeet, Wordsworth Street, Byron Street, Keats Street, Tennyson Street, Ruskin Street and Shelley Street.
Famous Residents
Sunsets
Like many of the beaches on the Mornington Peninsula, Elwood is known for its spectacular sunsets.
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Elwood Beach at Dusk -
The Spirit of Tasmania sailing through Port Phillip Bay in dusk seen from Elwood Beach
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References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Elwood (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
- ^ Elwood, accessed 13 March 2008
- ^ http://www.footypedia.com/00000966.htm
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