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Caulfield South vs Caulfield

Caulfield South (median $2,068,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield ($2,685,000).

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MeasureCaulfield SouthCaulfield
Price and market
Median house$2,068,500$2,685,000
Median unit$1,112,500$751,500
Renting
House rent–$850/wk
Unit rent–$630/wk
Owner occupied72.0%65.0%
Renter occupied26.0%32.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11151115
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score80100
Bike score100100
Population12,3285,748
Median age4142
Climate
Annual rainfall673 mm673 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Caulfield South is the lower entry point at $2,068,500 median, 23% 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
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Caulfield South vs Caulfield: common questions

Is Caulfield South or Caulfield cheaper to buy in?

Caulfield South has the lower median house price at $2,068,500, roughly 23% below Caulfield ($2,685,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

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