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Caulfield North

VIC 3161 · Glen Eira

16,903 (2021) → 18,325 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

94
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

16,903
Population
$2.63M
Median house (2024)
68
Safety score
91
Transport score

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 5 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.

8.3 km
To Melbourne CBD
3.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
40 m
To nearest station

Demographics

16,903
Population
37
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,205
vs NSW median+19.2%
Bachelor degree or higher68.6%
Born in Australia59.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,449 / 2,669 / 1,640

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

$2.63M-0.8%
Median house (2024)
$679K-13.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

68
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

98
Break & enter dwelling580/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
42
Motor vehicle theft248/100k
17
Domestic assault101/100k
2
Robbery12/100k
22
Non-domestic assault130/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 688 (all categories, latest year)4,070 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

88

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

301
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1164
  • Shelford Girls' GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1142
  • Oakwood SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 969
  • Melbourne Grammar School - Grimwade CampusCombined · Independent
  • MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The King David School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4km
  • Malvern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1164
  • Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1146
  • Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1149
  • Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
  • Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1139
  • De La Salle CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1124
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1149
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1163
  • Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 933
  • Adass Israel School - Orrong Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
  • Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1086

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

91
41Light rail
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)37 min (bus)
Nearest train stationElmhurst Rd/Balaclava Rd #47 (40 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

193 in suburbSupermarkets
9420 in suburbCafes/Rest.
183 in suburbParks
146 in suburbPlaygrounds
463 in suburbPools
222 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
204 in suburbGPs
223 in suburbPharmacies
100 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
494116 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachElwood Beach (3.8 km)
Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (27.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

77

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

22
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
494
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

10

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

18
Parks
1
Nature reserves
16
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

47

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
8
Galleries
6
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

8

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.12

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

2

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.18

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.04%
Projected population 204120,541
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glen Eira

Caulfield$1.29M91transportElsternwick$1.47M100transportSt Kilda East$2.10M92transportCaulfield EastData not available100transportCaulfield South$1.69M92transportGlen Huntly$1.08M99transport

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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 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.