Caulfield vs Glen Huntly
Glen Huntly (median $1,517,500) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield ($2,685,000).
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Caulfield and Glen Huntly side by side
| Measure | Caulfield | Glen Huntly |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,685,000 | $1,517,500 |
| Median unit | $751,500 | $585,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 88 |
| Transit score | 100 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,748 | 4,905 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| 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 scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Huntly (1122) sits above Caulfield (1115). Caulfield skews owner-occupied (65%), Glen Huntly runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Glen Huntly is the lower entry point at $1,517,500 median, 43% 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
- Glen Huntly edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1115). Caulfield also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caulfield vs Glen Huntly: common questions
Is Caulfield or Glen Huntly cheaper to buy in?
Glen Huntly has the lower median house price at $1,517,500, roughly 43% below Caulfield ($2,685,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Caulfield or Glen Huntly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Huntly scores 1122 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 Glen Huntly?
Caulfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 88/100. 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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