Caulfield South vs Ormond.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,068,500 and $1,575,000. Ormond edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ormond (median $1,575,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield South ($2,068,500).
Caulfield South scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ormond (1128) sits above Caulfield South (1115). Caulfield South skews owner-occupied (72%), Ormond runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Ormond is the lower entry point at $1,575,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ormond offers the higher gross rental yield (1.52% vs 1.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ormond edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1115).
Common questions
Is Caulfield South or Ormond cheaper to buy in?
Ormond has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 31% below Caulfield South ($2,068,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield South or Ormond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ormond scores 1128 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.
Which is more walkable, Caulfield South or Ormond?
Caulfield South scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Caulfield South or Ormond?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.52% in Ormond vs 1.21% in Caulfield South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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