Carnegie vs Caulfield East
Carnegie (median $1,810,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield East ($1,819,000).
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Carnegie and Caulfield East side by side
| Measure | Carnegie | Caulfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $1,819,000 |
| Median unit | $683,000 | $943,200 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1142 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,909 | 1,293 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield East (1142) sits above Carnegie (1121).
- For buyers
- Carnegie is the lower entry point at $1,810,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Caulfield East edges out on average school ICSEA (1142 vs 1121). Carnegie also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carnegie vs Caulfield East: common questions
Is Carnegie or Caulfield East cheaper to buy in?
Carnegie has the lower median house price at $1,810,000, roughly 0% below Caulfield East ($1,819,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carnegie or Caulfield East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield East scores 1142 vs 1121 in Carnegie. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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