Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hopetoun Gardens vs Caulfield South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hopetoun Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hopetoun Gardens (1122) sits above Caulfield South (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsHopetoun Gardens vs Caulfield South

Common questions

Does Hopetoun Gardens or Caulfield South 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hopetoun Gardens
Metric
Caulfield South

Price & Market

Median house
$2,068,500
Median unit
$1,112,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$483/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$483/wk
$411/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$496/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
18,075
Population
12,328
41
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1122
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).