Caulfield Junction at a glance
Walk score
72
Very walkable
Population
16.9k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Caulfield Junction.
The postcode for Caulfield Junction is 3161 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Caulfield Junction (3161) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria.
Caulfield Junction has roughly 16,903 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Caulfield Junction scores 72/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caulfield Junction's population at 16,903, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
16,903
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$422/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$359/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,903
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
72
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caulfield Junction.
Local schools for Caulfield Junction
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Government School Catchment
Caulfield Junior College
Oakwood School
Malvern Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Caulfield Junction.
- What is the Caulfield Junction postcode?
- Caulfield Junction is in the 3161 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Caulfield Junction?
- Caulfield Junction is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3161. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Caulfield Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $422, for units it's $359.
- What schools are in Caulfield Junction?
- There are 20 schools serving Caulfield Junction on this page, including Caulfield Junior College, Oakwood School, Malvern Primary School.
- How walkable is Caulfield Junction?
- Caulfield Junction has a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Caulfield Junction?
- Caulfield Junction is close to Caulfield North, Caulfield, Hopetoun Gardens, Caulfield East, Caulfield South.
- What is the population of Caulfield Junction?
- The population of Caulfield Junction is approximately 16,903 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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