Caulfield North vs St Kilda East
St Kilda East (median $1,520,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield North ($2,296,500).
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| Measure | Caulfield North | St Kilda East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,296,500 | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | $607,500 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 70 |
| Transit score | 90 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,903 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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 North (1126) sits above St Kilda East (1116).
- For buyers
- St Kilda East is the lower entry point at $1,520,000 median, 34% 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 1116). Caulfield North also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caulfield North vs St Kilda East: common questions
Is Caulfield North or St Kilda East cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda East has the lower median house price at $1,520,000, roughly 34% below Caulfield North ($2,296,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield North or St Kilda East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield North scores 1126 vs 1116 in St Kilda 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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