Caulfield East vs Caulfield Junction
Caulfield East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield East (1142) sits above Caulfield Junction (1118).
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Caulfield East and Caulfield Junction side by side
| Measure | Caulfield East | Caulfield Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,819,000 | – |
| Median unit | $943,200 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1142 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 72 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,293 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.6°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1118).
Caulfield East vs Caulfield Junction: common questions
Does Caulfield East or Caulfield Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield East scores 1142 vs 1118 in Caulfield Junction. 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.
Which is more walkable, Caulfield East or Caulfield Junction?
Caulfield East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 72/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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