Caulfield vs Caulfield North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,685,000 and $2,296,500. Caulfield North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Caulfield North (median $2,296,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield ($2,685,000).
Caulfield scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caulfield North (1126) sits above Caulfield (1115).
For buyers
Caulfield North is the lower entry point at $2,296,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Caulfield offers the higher gross rental yield (1.26% vs 0.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Caulfield North edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1115).
Common questions
Is Caulfield or Caulfield North cheaper to buy in?
Caulfield North has the lower median house price at $2,296,500, roughly 17% below Caulfield ($2,685,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield or Caulfield North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caulfield North scores 1126 vs 1115 in Caulfield. 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 or Caulfield North?
Caulfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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 or Caulfield North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.26% in Caulfield vs 0.96% in Caulfield North. 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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