Caulfield East vs Caulfield
The verdict
Caulfield East rates higher for transport (100 vs 91). Caulfield is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caulfield rates higher (74 vs 44/100 in Caulfield East).
Scores
Caulfield EastCaulfield
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 94 |
| Transport | 100 | 91 |
| 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
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,293 | 5,748 |
| Median age | 32 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,682 | $2,143 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.1% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 57.8% | 55.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Caulfield East Moderate Growth · Caulfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.92M |
| Median unit price | $616K | $798K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -27.7% |
| 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
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 696 | 470 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 464 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 309 | 104 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,367 | 4,750 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield East · Caulfield
Transport
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 3 | 15 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 420 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 21 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield East | Caulfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,293 | 5,748 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,402 | 6,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,571 | 6,985 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield East or Caulfield?
Caulfield has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield East 44/100 vs Caulfield 74/100).
Which has better public transport, Caulfield East or Caulfield?
Caulfield East has the higher transport score (Caulfield East 100/100 vs Caulfield 91/100).
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