Caulfield East vs Darling South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield East (1142) sits above Darling South (1141).
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Caulfield East and Darling South side by side
| Measure | Caulfield East | Darling South |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1141 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,293 | – |
| Median age | 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
- 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 1141).
Caulfield East vs Darling South: common questions
Does Caulfield East or Darling South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield East scores 1142 vs 1141 in Darling South. 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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