Caulfield North at a glance
Median house
$2,296,500
Median unit
$607,500
Population
16.9k
Median age 37
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,296,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $607,500, roughly 74% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $459,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Caulfield North.
Median house price
$2,296,500
Median unit price $607,500.
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$2,296,500
$607,500
16,903
Median age: 37
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The brief
What to know about Caulfield North.
Caulfield North's median house price is $2,296,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)).
Postcode 3161 (VIC), City of Glen Eira, part of Greater Melbourne.
Caulfield North (3161) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,296,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Caulfield North has roughly 16,903 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 North scores 70/100 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 North's population at 16,903, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,903
Median age
37
Family households
62%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $2,296,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $607,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202657%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
761
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
70
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caulfield North.
Local schools for Caulfield North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Caulfield Junior College
Ripponlea Primary School
Oakwood School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 North.
- What is the median house price in Caulfield North?
- The median house price in Caulfield North, VIC 3161 is $2,296,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $607,500.
- How much is my house worth in Caulfield North?
- A useful starting point is the Caulfield North median house price of $2,296,500 (units $607,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Caulfield North postcode?
- Caulfield North is in the 3161 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Caulfield North?
- Caulfield North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3161. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What schools are in Caulfield North?
- There are 20 schools serving Caulfield North on this page, including Caulfield Junior College, Ripponlea Primary School, Oakwood School.
- How walkable is Caulfield North?
- Caulfield North has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Caulfield North?
- Caulfield North is close to Caulfield Junction, Armadale, Caulfield, Armadale North, Hopetoun Gardens.
- What is the population of Caulfield North?
- The population of Caulfield North is approximately 16,903 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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