Caulfield South VIC 3162
Located in Victoria, Caulfield South sits 14 km from Melbourne CBD, around 26 minutes by car. The suburb has 12,328 residents, a median age of 41, and a median household income of $122,980 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 4.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $496 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,889. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 5 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Caulfield South a good suburb?
Caulfield South scores a A (78/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community, weaker on prices.
Mixed results
5 schools · 1 above peer schools
Walkable and central
Walkability 83/100 · 14 km · 26 min drive to Melbourne
Above the state median
Median $1.75M · Less affordable than 94% of VIC
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 47/100 · Flood 44/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 41 · 12,328 residents
Liveability Rating
78 / 100 · Ranked #72 in VICEach bar is Caulfield South's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
78 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataCaulfield South's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.75 million, about 6% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,750,000
12% below its 6 neighbours (median $2,000,000)
Based on 146 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 21 days — median across 72 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 19 sales $1.25M
- 3 bed 59 sales $1.68M
- 4 bed 52 sales $2.13M
- 5 bed 13 sales $2.04M
Units
$676,000
19% above its 6 neighbours (median $567,500)
Based on 65 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 20 days — median across 32 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 9 sales $345K
- 2 bed 36 sales $615K
- 3 bed 17 sales $1.15M
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Caulfield South are currently listed at around $1.74 million on average. Based on 78 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$1.74M
78 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$718K
30 units listed in the last 6 months.
108 of the suburb's 4,598 dwellings (2.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Caulfield South rent for around $1,150 a week on average, based on 32 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$1,150/wk
5% above its 4 neighbours (median $1,100/wk)
32 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$685/wk
14% above its 4 neighbours (median $600/wk)
22 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
54 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,218 rented homes (4.4%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202591 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3162.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$1,150/week ($60,000 a year) on a $1.74 million median
$685/week ($36,000 a year) on a $718,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
17 active Airbnb listings: 6 whole homes and 11 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.1% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Caulfield South safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Caulfield South sits in the moderate band, with 417 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 19% on the prior year.
417 offences
19.2% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202526 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Five schools serve Caulfield South, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. Caulfield Primary School leads the pack.
- • 1,123 students across 4 schools (avg 281)
- • Sectors: 3 Independent, 2 Government
- • ICSEA 1091-1164, median 1135 (well above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Caulfield South Primary School (472 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Universities nearby
- 2.1 kmMonash CaulfieldMonash University · 198 courses
- 7.8 kmHawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne UniversitySwinburne University of Technology · 402 courses
- 9.1 kmMelbourne C.Q.U CampusCentral Queensland University · 59 courses
3.5% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Caulfield South is very walkable on foot — at 83/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 2 supermarkets, 2 parks and 11 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Caulfield South.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 207.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 186.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 122.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 20.0 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Caulfield South.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 4%
- Premises covered
- 5,633
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Glen Eira: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 30 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Caulfield South is home to about 12,300 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $123,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
12,328
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$122,980/yr
Census Median Rent
$496/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,889/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$55,848/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.2%
Total Dwellings
4,598
Owner-Occupier Rate
73.5%
Houses
54.6%
Rental Stress
21.0%
Mortgage Stress
28.2%
Work From Home
47.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
33 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 19 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,196 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 60.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 71.1%
- Employment Rate
- 63.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 63.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
588 residents (4.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 11,640 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
23% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (1,473 of 6,407).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 2,547 people work here; 6,407 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.4 jobs per working resident. At least 60% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Glen Eira based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 86%
- Infrastructure and transport 7%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- Commercial 3%
Rezoned since Oct 2025
- Neighbourhood Residential Zone → Housing Choice and Transport Zone · GC285, Jul 2026 118.1 ha
- General Residential Zone → Housing Choice and Transport Zone · GC285, Jul 2026 2.6 ha
Land in this suburb moved from one zone to another by a planning scheme amendment (Vicmap Planning, CC BY 4.0). Exhibited amendments are proposals and can change or lapse.
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Glen Eira
In the year to August 2026, 617 new dwellings were approved across Glen Eira. That mix is 221 houses and 396 units. Approvals are down 68.9% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 195 homes
- Apartment and townhouse projects under construction 114 homes
- Projects firmly planned 43 homes
- Projects likely to go ahead 38 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 7.6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
From the Brighton monitoring station, 3.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Moorabbin Airport, 11.4 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 26 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.4 km
- 3.8 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 644 mm
- 94 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.0°C
- 10 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.9°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
7 facilities within 5 km- 1.6 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 2.6 kmHigher EducationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 2.7 km
- 3.3 km
- 3.7 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 3162, 394 of 12,845 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.5% (575 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 7.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3162, 1,314 rooftop-solar systems totalling 9.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 7,333 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 100 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
9 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3162 in 2025-26, rank 96 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 108, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
9 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 12 across postcode 3162.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,750,000 this is $1,000,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tim Wilson Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tim Wilson | 46.0% | 54.0% | -0.2 |
| 2022 | Zoe Daniel | 45.2% | 54.8% | -3.0 |
| 2019 | Tim Wilson | 42.2% | 57.8% | -4.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Southwick Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | David Southwick LP | 52.1% | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| 2018 | David Southwick LP | 50.3% | 49.7% | 50.3% |
| 2014 | David Southwick LP | 51.7% | 45.1% | 54.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Caulfield South
Is Caulfield South a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Caulfield South is moderate (47/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Caulfield South?
Caulfield South has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (44/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Caulfield South a good place to live?
Caulfield South has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of A (78/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Caulfield South?
Caulfield South, VIC had a population of 12,328 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Caulfield South, VIC?
The postcode for Caulfield South, VIC is 3162.
How far is Caulfield South from Melbourne?
Caulfield South is 14 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 26 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Caulfield South?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Caulfield South was $122,980 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Caulfield South?
The median advertised rent in Caulfield South is $1,150 a week for houses (32 listings) and $685 a week for units (22 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Caulfield South?
The median age of residents in Caulfield South was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Caulfield South?
There are 5 schools inside the Caulfield South boundary: 1 above, 1 at, and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Caulfield South walkable?
Caulfield South scores 83/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Caulfield South?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Caulfield South (Brighton) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 7.6 µg/m³. That puts Caulfield South below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Caulfield South?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Caulfield South, Moorabbin Airport (11.4 km away), summer days average 26°C, winter nights 6.9°C, 644 mm of rain a year over 94 rainy days, and 10 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Caulfield South?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Caulfield South belong to?
Caulfield South sits within the Glen Eira local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Caulfield South?
The average residential rates bill through Glen Eira is $1,577 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Caulfield South?
Across Glen Eira, 617 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 68.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Caulfield South in?
Caulfield South sits within the federal Division of Goldstein, currently held by Tim Wilson (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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