Side by sideSuburb comparison

Caulfield East vs Darling South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Caulfield East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield East (1142) sits above Darling South (1141).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsCaulfield 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.

The numbers behind the take

Caulfield East
Metric
Darling South

Price & Market

$1,819,000
Median house
$943,200
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$416/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$416/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$354/wk
51.0%
Owner occupied
45.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
70
100
Bike score
100
1,293
Population
23,594
32
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1142
Avg ICSEA
1141

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).