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Caulfield South

VIC 3162 · Glen Eira

12,328 (2021)13,003 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

94
Overall score

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

12,328
Population
$1.90M
Median house (2024)
71
Safety score
92
Transport score

Caulfield South is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3162, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.90M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caulfield South has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.

10.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
3.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
390 m
To nearest station

Demographics

12,328
Population
41
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$2,365
vs NSW median+27.8%
Bachelor degree or higher64.7%
Born in Australia60.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,509 / 633 / 1,448

Top countries of birth: South Africa (5.73%), England (2.95%), China (2.41%), New Zealand (1.67%), India (1.57%)

Top languages: Russian (4.63%), Mandarin (2.75%), Greek (2.56%), Japan (0.97%), French (0.9%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.90M-13.4%
Median house (2024)
$1.05M-14.3%
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

71
Residential

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

64
Break & enter dwelling519/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
34
Motor vehicle theft276/100k
14
Domestic assault114/100k
2
Robbery16/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 432 (all categories, latest year)3,504 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

266
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1123 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1159
  • Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
  • Melbourne Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1122
  • Japanese School of MelbourneCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
  • Mount Scopus Memorial College - Fink Karp Ivany CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Divrei EminehCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 938
  • Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1165
  • Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
  • Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
  • Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1171
  • Yesodei HaTorah College - Brighton CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
  • Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1160
  • Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1127
  • Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name) - Walsh Street CampusCombined · Government · 1.6km
  • Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
  • Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 933
  • Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira CampusPrimary · Government · 1.9km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

92
21Light rail
36Bus
CBD commute (est.)44 min (bus)
Nearest train stationDover St/Hawthorn Rd #60 (390 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.

180 in suburbSupermarkets
6912 in suburbCafes/Rest.
244 in suburbParks
141 in suburbPlaygrounds
191 in suburbPools
244 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
181 in suburbGPs
151 in suburbPharmacies
121 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
39739 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachElwood Beach (3.6 km)
Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (3.7 km)
Nearest vet2.7 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (29.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.34%
Projected population 204114,981
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Caulfield South

Is Caulfield South safe?

Caulfield South has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 3,504 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Caulfield South?

In Caulfield South, the .

How far is Caulfield South from Melbourne CBD?

Caulfield South is about 10.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Caulfield South?

Caulfield South has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1131 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Caulfield South?

Caulfield South has a transport score of 92/100 and 36 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.