Caulfield North
VIC 3161 · Glen Eira
16,903 (2021) → 18,325 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Caulfield North is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3161, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.63M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caulfield North has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3161 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.79%), South Africa (3.77%), India (2.79%), England (2.72%), New Zealand (1.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.11%), Russian (2.14%), French (1.68%), Greek (1.48%), Spanish (1.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1160
- Oakwood SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade CampusCombined · Independent
- Shelford Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent
- MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic
- Caulfield Grammar School - Shelford CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- The King David School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Malvern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1163
- Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1141
- Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1157
- Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 932
- Adass Israel School - Orrong Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1086
- Melbourne Montessori College - Caulfield South CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
- The King David SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1165
- Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1133
- De La Salle CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 North
Is Caulfield North safe?
Caulfield North has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 4,070 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caulfield North?
In Caulfield North, the .
How far is Caulfield North from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield North is about 8.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caulfield North?
Caulfield North has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caulfield North?
Caulfield North has a transport score of 91/100 and 32 bus stops.