Caulfield South

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House Median
This Suburb $2,068,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $1,112,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 3,561
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 5.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 5
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Caulfield South Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2.1M
House Growth
+50% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$1.1M
Unit Growth
+29% 2014-2024
3BR House
$765/week
2BR House
$630/week
3BR Unit
$800/week
2BR Unit
$600/week

Caulfield South Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 3,561 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
439
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 36 8.2%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 367 83.6%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 8 1.8%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 9 2.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 19 4.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Caulfield South Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,328
Total Population
3,767
People/km² Density
5.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
3,105 people
25.2%
2
English
2,665 people
21.6%
3
Polish
948 people
7.7%
4
Irish
904 people
7.3%
5
Scottish
729 people
5.9%

Transport

11.8 km
Distance to CBD
24 mins
Drive to CBD
41 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

📍 About Caulfield South

CAULFIELD SOUTH is a well-established suburb in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 12,328 residents across a compact area, creating a density of 3767 people/km².

Property: The local real estate market reflects strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $2.1M, representing growth of 50% over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, reaching a median of $1.1M with 29% growth over the same 10-year period.

Education: Families in the area have access to quality schooling options, including the highly regarded Leibler Yavneh College, a nearby private school that achieved #11 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Residents enjoy a secure living environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reporting a crime rate of 3561 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.52 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.

Demographics: The suburb maintains cultural diversity while reflecting broader state patterns, with Chinese residents making up 5.10% of the population (approximately 628 people), which sits close to the Victorian average.

Transport: Commuting to the city is convenient from this location, situated approximately 11.8km from the CBD with a typical 24-minute drive time. While there isn't a train station directly within the suburb, residents can access rail services from neighbouring areas.