Caulfield vs Elsternwick
The verdict
Caulfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $2.17M in Elsternwick. Elsternwick rates higher for transport (100 vs 91). Elsternwick is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caulfield rates higher (74 vs 67/100 in Elsternwick).
Scores
| Caulfield | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 |
| Transport | 91 | 100 |
| Education | 94 | 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 | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,748 | 10,887 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $2,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.0% | 67.9% |
| Born in Australia | 55.9% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Caulfield Moderate Growth · Elsternwick Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.92M | $2.17M |
| Median unit price | $798K | $661K |
| House price YoY | -27.7% | -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 | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 470 | 514 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 331 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,750 | 5,897 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield · Elsternwick
Transport
| Caulfield | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 13 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 20 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield | Elsternwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,748 | 10,887 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,063 | 11,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,985 | 13,230 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield or Elsternwick?
Caulfield has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield 74/100 vs Elsternwick 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield or Elsternwick?
Caulfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $2.17M.
Which has better public transport, Caulfield or Elsternwick?
Elsternwick has the higher transport score (Caulfield 91/100 vs Elsternwick 100/100).
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