Caulfield East
VIC 3145 · Glen Eira
1,293 (2021) → 1,402 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Caulfield East is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3145, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $616K, Caulfield East is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caulfield East has an overall score of 98/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (6.03%), India (4.1%), England (2.55%), Nepal (1.93%), New Zealand (1.93%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.35%), Greek (2.4%), Nepali (1.47%), Cantonese (1.31%), French (1.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1098
- Malvern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1163
- Oakwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 968
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1158
- Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1151
- Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira CampusPrimary · Government · 1.4km
- Melbourne Montessori College - Caulfield South CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1137
- Carnegie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1146
- Lloyd Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1180
- MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic · 1.6km
- The Currajong SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1089
- Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Caulfield East
Is Caulfield East safe?
Caulfield East has a residential safety score of 44/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 25,367 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caulfield East?
In Caulfield East, the .
How far is Caulfield East from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield East is about 10.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caulfield East?
Caulfield East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1117 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caulfield East?
Caulfield East has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.