Caulfield South
VIC 3162 · Glen Eira
12,328 (2021) → 13,003 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3162 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1164
- Melbourne Montessori College - Caulfield South CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1137
- Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
- Japanese School of MelbourneSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1091
- Mount Scopus Memorial College - Fink Karp Ivany CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Divrei EminehCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 932
- Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Gardenvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1164
- Kilvington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1182
- Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1117
- Yesodei HaTorah College - Ormond CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Leibler Yavneh CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1123
- Ormond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1158
- Hampton East School - Walsh Street CampusCombined · Government · 1.6km
- Oakwood School-Ormond CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 932
- Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1151
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.
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 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.