Caulfield South at a glance
Median house
$2,068,500
Median unit
$1,112,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.3k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Caulfield South.
The postcode for Caulfield South is 3162 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Caulfield South is $2,068,500.
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.
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Day to day
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 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
12,328
Median age
41
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,068,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,112,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$483/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$496/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$2,068,500
$1,112,500
12,328
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.21% (median rent $483/wk against a $2,068,500 price tag). Units yield 2.32% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.21%
Based on $2,068,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.32%
Based on $1,112,500 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 202672%
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.
452
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caulfield South.
Local schools for Caulfield South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield Primary School
Glen Eira College
© 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Caulfield South?
- The median house price in Caulfield South, VIC 3162 is $2,068,500. The median unit price is $1,112,500.
- 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 of Melbourne, in VIC 3162. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Caulfield South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $483, for units it's $496.
- 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, Booran Road Po, North Road, Glen Huntly, Hopetoun Gardens.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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