Caulfield South vs Hopetoun Gardens
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hopetoun Gardens (1122) sits above Caulfield South (1115).
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Caulfield South and Hopetoun Gardens side by side
| Measure | Caulfield South | Hopetoun Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,068,500 | – |
| Median unit | $1,112,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 80 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,328 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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
- Hopetoun Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1115).
Caulfield South vs Hopetoun Gardens: common questions
Does Caulfield South or Hopetoun Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hopetoun Gardens scores 1122 vs 1115 in Caulfield South. 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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