Caulfield South vs Ormond
Ormond (median $1,575,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield South ($2,068,500).
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Caulfield South and Ormond side by side
| Measure | Caulfield South | Ormond |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,068,500 | $1,575,000 |
| Median unit | $1,112,500 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 80 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,328 | 8,328 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 673 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
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, 24% 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
- Ormond edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1115).
Caulfield South vs Ormond: common questions
Is Caulfield South or Ormond cheaper to buy in?
Ormond has the lower median house price at $1,575,000, roughly 24% 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.
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