Where does Jacob Elrodi live when he's not burning up the red carpet with his Wuthering Heights co-star Margot Robbie or getting ready for the season 3 launch of Euphoria?
Elordi has officially entered his prestige leading-man era. Fresh off the fever-dream excess of Saltburn and the gothic gravitas of Frankenstein, the Australian actor’s latest role positions him less as teen idol and more as literary romantic hero (even when he’s playing a creature stitched together with other people’s body parts).
But when press tours wind down and Yorkshire moors fade from view, Elordi takes off the prosthetics and retreats to real life across, according to reports, two continents: the actor splits his time between a hillside hideaway in Los Angeles and a sprawling rainforest estate in Australia’s Byron Bay hinterland – homes that reflect the duality of his life: Hollywood ascendant and barefoot Queensland native. Below, we take a closer look at the properties Jacob Elordi calls home.
Where does Jacob Elordi live Now?
Though born in Brisbane, Elordi is currently based primarily in Los Angeles for work. His main residence sits high in the hills beneath the iconic Hollywood Sign, a location he once admired from afar when he was a struggling newcomer sleeping in his car between auditions.
Still, Australia remains more than a nostalgic backdrop. In interviews, Elordi has spoken candidly about preferring the slower pace of life Down Under and has expressed interest in eventually putting permanent roots there. His property portfolio reflects that push and pull.
Hollywood Hills Hideaway, Los Angeles
Perched in the Hollywood Hills and cocooned by greenery, Elordi’s Los Angeles home offers rooftop views that catch glimpses of the Hollywood Sign at a distance. The outdoor space is understated: a rectangular pool flanked by white lounge chairs, a simple patio table, and lush landscaping that provides privacy without ostentation.
Inside, the interior tells a richer story. When Elordi invited Vogue inside for a video diary tour, viewers glimpsed a space that felt more curated retreat than sprawling mansion. The living room functions almost as a personal gallery. A prized Japanese Rebel Without a Cause poster anchors one wall, surrounded by neatly framed artworks in matching black frames. Vintage cameras, stacked film books, and a record player, reportedly spinning everything from Peter Fonda to John Coltrane, add to the cinephile atmosphere.
The kitchen is spare and sunlit, its pale surfaces punctuated by personal touches. Souvenirs from Euphoria dot the refrigerator, while a low amber glow pools across the countertop, where a Himalayan salt lamp adds another touch of nostalgia. Rather than leaning into flash, the house feels intentionally modest for a star of his profile, a working actor’s sanctuary in the hills.
A Rainforest Retreat in Byron Bay
Where his Los Angeles home facilitates career momentum, Elordi’s Australian estate is more of a retreat. In 2020, Elordi purchased a 5.7-acre property in the Byron Bay hinterland for approximately AUD $2 million. Inland from the coastline and surrounded by forest, the estate includes a three-level main residence with four bedrooms and a separate three-bedroom guest cottage.
The architecture is Hamptons-inspired, with expansive verandas overlooking dense greenery and distant ocean glimpses. Multiple wraparound decks frame the landscape, creating seamless transitions between interior and rainforest. The eco-conscious property is fitted with rainwater tanks and solar panels, underscoring a quieter, more grounded approach to luxury in Jacob Elordi’s Australian rainforest.
The estate places him among notable neighbours, including fellow Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, whose nearby compound has turned the area into something of a celebrity enclave. But despite its high-profile residents, Byron Bay remains known for its laid-back culture (that includes barefoot café runs and early-morning surf sessions). It’s no wonder, Elordi previously noted that living in Australia allows him to detach from the industry’s constant churn. On 5.7 acres of rainforest-rimmed land, detachment comes naturally.
A Future in Australia?
As Wuthering Heights cements his status as a brooding romantic lead, Elordi’s real-life homes tell a complementary story: one house perched beneath a global symbol of cinematic ambition, the other tucked into rainforest seclusion thousands of miles away.
While Los Angeles continues to serve as a professional base, reports suggest Elordi has little desire to permanently anchor himself in Hollywood, preferring the slower rhythm of home instead. It helps that geography matters less than it once did, thanks to international productions and streaming platforms. For an actor navigating the space between blockbuster and arthouse, that flexibility seems fitting.
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