Carnegie vs Caulfield East
The verdict
Caulfield East is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carnegie rates higher (60 vs 44/100 in Caulfield East).
Scores
CarnegieCaulfield East
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 |
| Transport | 100 | 100 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,909 | 1,293 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,878 | $1,682 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.7% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Carnegie Moderate Growth · Caulfield East Moderate Growth
Property
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $621K | $616K |
| House price YoY | 9.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 696 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 464 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 134 | 309 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 25,367 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnegie · Caulfield East
Transport
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 60 m | 420 m |
Liveability
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 23 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 10.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Carnegie | Caulfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,909 | 1,293 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,268 | 1,402 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,763 | 1,571 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnegie or Caulfield East?
Carnegie has the higher residential safety score (Carnegie 60/100 vs Caulfield East 44/100).
Which has better schools, Carnegie or Caulfield East?
Carnegie has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnegie 1130 vs Caulfield East 1116; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnegie or Caulfield East?
Carnegie and Caulfield East have similar transport scores.
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