Caulfield South vs Gardenvale
The verdict
Caulfield South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.06M in Gardenvale. Caulfield South rates higher for transport (92 vs 86). Gardenvale is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caulfield South rates higher (71 vs 51/100 in Gardenvale).
Scores
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
| Transport | 92 | 86 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 96 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,328 | 1,019 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,365 | $1,708 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.7% | 64.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.0% | 68.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Caulfield South Moderate Growth · Gardenvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $1.05M | $408K |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | 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
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 519 | 294 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 276 | 785 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 114 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,504 | 5,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,131 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield South · Gardenvale
Transport
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 21 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 470 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 10.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield South | Gardenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,328 | 1,019 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,003 | 1,087 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,981 | 1,238 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield South or Gardenvale?
Caulfield South has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield South 71/100 vs Gardenvale 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield South or Gardenvale?
Caulfield South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.06M.
Which has better public transport, Caulfield South or Gardenvale?
Caulfield South has the higher transport score (Caulfield South 92/100 vs Gardenvale 86/100).
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