17/5 Dickens St, Elwood is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2001. The property has a land size of 1463m2 and floor size of 51m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2018.
Tucked away toward the rear of the group, this beautiful first-floor apartment is a setting of peace, tranquility and unwavering everyday ease. Just moments to fabulous cafes, parks and public transport whether seeking a carefree base to retreat to at the end of the working day, a brilliantly positioned first home or a rental property you can let and forget this is an offering that certainly ticks all the right boxes.
With secure entry for added peace of mind, the sun-soaked, north-facing residence has been freshly painted and is ready to enjoy. It comprises an open plan entertaining area & balcony a fabulous indoor-outdoor setting with distinct areas to dine, entertain and relax. The generous kitchen will please avid hosts thanks to the inclusion of quality appliances & ample storage & preparation space.
A sparkling bathroom/laundry services the well-proportioned bedroom with built-in robes while wrapping up a truly impressive lock & leave package are split system heating/cooling, intercom, hardwood floors and basement parking.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens are just footsteps away, and this enviable Elwood address is close to Acland & Carlisle streets' shops & cafes, city-bound trams on St Kilda Road and Balaclava station.
The size of Elwood is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. There are 14 parks, covering nearly 14.0% of the total area. The population of Elwood in 2016 was 15543 people. By 2021 the population was 15153 showing a population decline of 2.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Elwood is 30-39 years. Households in Elwood are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Elwood work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 46.90% of the homes in Elwood were owner-occupied compared with 41.90% in 2016.
Elwood has 10,273 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Elwood have seen a 0.20% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 2.44% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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