Caulfield South vs Glen Huntly
The verdict
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.90M in Caulfield South. Glen Huntly rates higher for transport (99 vs 92). Caulfield South is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 4.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Huntly rates higher (78 vs 71/100 in Caulfield South).
Scores
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 |
| Transport | 92 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 96 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,328 | 4,905 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,365 | $1,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.7% | 65.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.0% | 45.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Caulfield South Moderate Growth · Glen Huntly Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $1.05M | $583K |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | -37.9% |
| 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 | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 519 | 408 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 276 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 114 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,504 | 6,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Glen Huntly
Transport
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 21 | 6 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 390 m | 300 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 17 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 11.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield South | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,328 | 4,905 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,003 | 5,598 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,981 | 5,961 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 3.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield South or Glen Huntly?
Glen Huntly has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield South 71/100 vs Glen Huntly 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield South or Glen Huntly?
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.90M.
Which has better public transport, Caulfield South or Glen Huntly?
Glen Huntly has the higher transport score (Caulfield South 92/100 vs Glen Huntly 99/100).
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