Caulfield East vs Glen Huntly
Glen Huntly (median $1,517,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield East ($1,819,000).
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Caulfield East and Glen Huntly side by side
| Measure | Caulfield East | Glen Huntly |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,819,000 | $1,517,500 |
| Median unit | $943,200 | $585,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1142 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 88 |
| Transit score | 100 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,293 | 4,905 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| 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
Caulfield East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield East (1142) sits above Glen Huntly (1122).
- For buyers
- Glen Huntly is the lower entry point at $1,517,500 median, 17% 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 1122).
Caulfield East vs Glen Huntly: common questions
Is Caulfield East or Glen Huntly cheaper to buy in?
Glen Huntly has the lower median house price at $1,517,500, roughly 17% below Caulfield East ($1,819,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield East or Glen Huntly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield East scores 1142 vs 1122 in Glen Huntly. 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 Glen Huntly?
Caulfield East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 88/100. 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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