Caulfield South, VIC 3162
City of Glen EiraAll suburbs in postcode 3162
Updated
Median house price
$2,068,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Caulfield South at a glance
- Median unit
- $1,112,500
- Population
- 12.3k
- Median age 41
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Caulfield South
Houses change hands at $2,068,500 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,112,500, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $414,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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What to know about Caulfield South
Caulfield South (3162) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,068,500, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Caulfield South has roughly 12,328 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Caulfield South scores 100/100 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 673 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Schools in Caulfield South
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 80/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Caulfield South's population at 12,328, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
394 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 673 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Caulfield South
- What is the median house price in Caulfield South?
- The median house price in Caulfield South, VIC 3162 is $2,068,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $1,112,500.
- How much is my house worth in Caulfield South?
- A useful starting point is the Caulfield South median house price of $2,068,500 (units $1,112,500). 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 South postcode?
- Caulfield South is in the 3162 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Caulfield South?
- Caulfield South is a suburb in the City of Glen Eira area, VIC 3162.
- What schools are in Caulfield South?
- There are 20 schools serving Caulfield South on this page, including Melbourne Montessori College, Japanese School of Melbourne, Caulfield South Primary School.
- How walkable is Caulfield South?
- Caulfield South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Caulfield South?
- Caulfield South is close to Caulfield, North Road, Glen Huntly, Hopetoun Gardens, Ormond.
- What is the population of Caulfield South?
- The population of Caulfield South is approximately 12,328 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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