Caulfield North vs Elsternwick
The verdict
Elsternwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.17M versus $2.63M in Caulfield North. Elsternwick rates higher for transport (100 vs 91). Elsternwick is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 |
| Transport | 91 | 100 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| 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 North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,903 | 10,887 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,205 | $2,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.6% | 67.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Caulfield North Moderate Growth · Elsternwick Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.63M | $2.17M |
| Median unit price | $679K | $661K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | -32.2% |
| 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 North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 580 | 514 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 248 | 331 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 101 | 175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,070 | 5,897 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield North · Elsternwick
Transport
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 41 | 13 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 20 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield North | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,903 | 10,887 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,325 | 11,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,541 | 13,230 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield North or Elsternwick?
Caulfield North has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield North 68/100 vs Elsternwick 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield North or Elsternwick?
Elsternwick is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.17M versus $2.63M.
Which has better schools, Caulfield North or Elsternwick?
Elsternwick has a higher average school ICSEA (Caulfield North 1092 vs Elsternwick 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caulfield North or Elsternwick?
Elsternwick has the higher transport score (Caulfield North 91/100 vs Elsternwick 100/100).
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