Caulfield North vs Hopetoun Gardens
Hopetoun Gardens 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 Hopetoun Gardens (1122).
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Caulfield North and Hopetoun Gardens side by side
| Measure | Caulfield North | Hopetoun Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,296,500 | – |
| Median unit | $607,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,903 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 617 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1122).
Caulfield North vs Hopetoun Gardens: common questions
Does Caulfield North or Hopetoun Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield North scores 1126 vs 1122 in Hopetoun Gardens. 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 Hopetoun Gardens?
Hopetoun Gardens 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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