Caulfield East vs Malvern East
Caulfield East (median $1,819,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Malvern East ($2,437,500).
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| Measure | Caulfield East | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,819,000 | $2,437,500 |
| Median unit | $943,200 | $541,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1142 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,293 | 22,296 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| 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 Malvern East (1136). Malvern East skews owner-occupied (67%), Caulfield East runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
- For buyers
- Caulfield East is the lower entry point at $1,819,000 median, 25% 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 1136). Malvern East also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caulfield East vs Malvern East: common questions
Is Caulfield East or Malvern East cheaper to buy in?
Caulfield East has the lower median house price at $1,819,000, roughly 25% below Malvern East ($2,437,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield East or Malvern East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield East scores 1142 vs 1136 in Malvern East. 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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