Caulfield vs St Kilda East
The verdict
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.92M in Caulfield. St Kilda East is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 3.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caulfield rates higher (74 vs 69/100 in St Kilda East).
Scores
| Caulfield | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 91 | 92 |
| 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 | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,748 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 55.9% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Caulfield Moderate Growth · St Kilda East Moderate Growth
Property
| Caulfield | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $798K | $605K |
| House price YoY | -27.7% | 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 | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 470 | 445 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 358 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,750 | 4,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caulfield | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caulfield · St Kilda East
Transport
| Caulfield | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 12 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Caulfield | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Caulfield | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,748 | 12,571 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,063 | 13,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,985 | 15,276 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caulfield or St Kilda East?
Caulfield has the higher residential safety score (Caulfield 74/100 vs St Kilda East 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Caulfield or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.92M.
Which has better public transport, Caulfield or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has the higher transport score (Caulfield 91/100 vs St Kilda East 92/100).
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