Caulfield North vs Caulfield
Caulfield North (median $2,296,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield ($2,685,000).
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Caulfield North and Caulfield side by side
| Measure | Caulfield North | Caulfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,296,500 | $2,685,000 |
| Median unit | $607,500 | $751,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,903 | 5,748 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°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 scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield North (1126) sits above Caulfield (1115).
- For buyers
- Caulfield North is the lower entry point at $2,296,500 median, 14% 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 North edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1115).
Caulfield North vs Caulfield: common questions
Is Caulfield North or Caulfield cheaper to buy in?
Caulfield North has the lower median house price at $2,296,500, roughly 14% below Caulfield ($2,685,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield North or Caulfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield North scores 1126 vs 1115 in Caulfield. 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 North or Caulfield?
Caulfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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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