86 Ruskin Street, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 15, 86 Ruskin Street.
The address is a self‑contained unit offering one bedroom and one bathroom. It is a low‑maintenance living option within the Elwood neighbourhood.
Elwood sits about 8 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, so the unit is roughly that distance from the city centre. The suburb’s proximity provides easy access to the inner city while retaining a bayside feel.
Tram route 67 runs along Brighton Road on the suburb’s northern edge, connecting to the city and Carnegie. Several bus routes (630, 923 and 246) serve the area, and the nearest train stations at Ripponlea and Elsternwick are just beyond the northern boundary.
Within a few minutes’ walk you’ll find the Elwood Post Office (≈0.4 km) and Elwood Police Station (≈0.3 km). The historic Phoenix Theatre, Elwood Canal and Elwood College are all within about 0.5 km, providing cultural and educational options close by.
Elwood Beach, a short stroll away, is popular for windsurfing, cycling, cricket and leisurely walks. The adjacent Elwood Canal and Point Ormond Reserve also offer walking and cycling paths, and the Elwood Sailing Club provides water‑sport opportunities.
Elwood is celebrated for its mix of Edwardian and Interwar architecture, featuring leafy streets lined with London Plane trees. The suburb blends historic period houses with modern infill apartments, giving it a distinctive bayside charm.
The Phoenix Theatre, a former cinema, is just half a kilometre away and hosts performances and events. Nearby cafés, restaurants on New Street and the Elwood Village shopping strip add lively dining and retail options.
