Caulfield North vs St Kilda East
The verdict
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.63M in Caulfield North. St Kilda East is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
| Caulfield North | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 91 | 92 |
| 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 | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,903 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,205 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.6% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Caulfield North Moderate Growth · St Kilda East Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield North | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.63M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $679K | $605K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 29.1% |
| 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 | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 580 | 445 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 248 | 358 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 101 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,070 | 4,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield North | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield North · St Kilda East
Transport
| Caulfield North | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 41 | 12 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield North | St Kilda 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield North | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,903 | 12,571 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,325 | 13,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,541 | 15,276 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield North or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield North 68/100 vs St Kilda East 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield North or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.63M.
Which has better schools, Caulfield North or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has a higher average school ICSEA (Caulfield North 1092 vs St Kilda East 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caulfield North or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has the higher transport score (Caulfield North 91/100 vs St Kilda East 92/100).
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