Caulfield
VIC 3162 · Glen Eira
5,748 (2021) → 6,063 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Caulfield is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3162, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.92M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caulfield has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3162 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: South Africa (5.65%), China (2.52%), India (2.31%), England (2.16%), Poland (1.88%)
Top languages: Russian (5.18%), Greek (3.03%), Mandarin (2.94%), French (1.53%), Polish (0.92%)
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Melbourne Montessori College - Caulfield South CampusCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1137
- Caulfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1133
- Glen Eira CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1117
- Japanese School of MelbourneSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1091
- MacKillop Specialist School - MacKillop Education CaulfieldCombined · Catholic · 1.1km
- Caulfield South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1164
- Oakwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 968
- Caulfield Junior CollegePrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1160
- Shelford Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Caulfield Grammar School - Shelford CampusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Wesley College - Elsternwick CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Adass Israel SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 932
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
Is Caulfield safe?
Caulfield has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 4,750 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caulfield?
In Caulfield, the .
How far is Caulfield from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield is about 9.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caulfield?
Caulfield has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caulfield?
Caulfield has a transport score of 91/100 and 12 bus stops.